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ArticleJournal of general internal medicine2025

Factors Associated with Medical Students' Attitudes About Cost-Conscious Care: A Mixed-Methods Multi-school Study.

Hunter Niehus, Ali Noel Gunesch, Nina Rodriguez, Julianna Khoury, Annie Ma, Nina Gu, Thy Cao, Megan Muller, Christopher Moriates, Anne S Linker and 6 more

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Hunter NiehusDepartment of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, Portland, OR, USA.
Ali Noel GuneschDepartment of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, Portland, OR, USA.
Nina RodriguezMount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
Julianna KhouryDell Medical School at The University of Austin, Austin, TX, USA.
Annie MaUniversity of Massachusetts Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA, USA.
Nina GuUniversity of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Thy CaoWilliam Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hattiesburg, MS, USA.
Megan MullerUniversity of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
Christopher MoriatesCosts of Care, Boston, MA, USA.
Anne S LinkerMount Sinai Hospital, Icahn School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
Micah ProchaskaUniversity of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA.
David FishUniversity of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Bay State, Northampton, MA, USA.
Glenn MoulderUniversity of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
Melissa StephensWilliam Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Hattiesburg, MS, USA.
Patricia A CarneyDepartment of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, Portland, OR, USA.
Andrea SmeraglioDepartment of Medicine, Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine, Portland, OR, USA. Smeragli@ohsu.edu.ORCID 0000-0003-0775-7930

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundBecause physician practices contribute to national healthcare expenditures, initiatives aimed at educating physicians about high-value cost-conscious care (HVCCC) are important. Prior studies suggest that the training environment influences physician attitudes and behaviors towards HVCCC.

objectiveTo explore the relationship between medical student experiences and HVCCC attitudes.

designQuantitative and qualitative analysis of a multi-institutional survey.

participantsMedical students from nine US medical schools. APPROACH: A 44-item survey that included the Maastricht HVCCC Attitudes Questionnaire, a validated tool for assessing HVCCC attitudes, was administered electronically. Attitudinal domains of high-value care (HVC), cost incorporation (CI), and perceived drawbacks (PD) were compared using one-way ANOVA among students with a range of exposures. Open text responses inviting participants to reflect on their attitudes were analyzed using classical content analysis. KEY

resultsA total of 740 students completed the survey (response rate 15%). Students pursuing a "continuity-oriented" specialty held more favorable attitudes towards HVCCC than those pursuing "technique-oriented" specialties (HVC sub-score = 3.20 vs. 3.06; p = 0.005, CI sub-score = 2.83 vs. 2.74; p < 0.001). Qualitative analyses revealed personal, educational, and professional experiences shape students' HVCCC attitudes, with similar experiences interpreted differently leading to both more and less favorable attitudes.

conclusionStudents pursuing specialties with longitudinal patient contact may be more enthusiastic about practicing high-value care. Life experiences before and during medical school shape these attitudes, and complex interactions between these forces drive student perceptions of HVCCC.

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Attitude of Health PersonnelHealth Care CostsStudents, MedicalAdultFemaleHumansMaleSchools, MedicalSurveys and QuestionnairesUnited StatesYoung Adulthigh-value carehigh-value cost-conscious careHVCundergraduate medical education.

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PMID38710863
PMCPMC11780230

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