82 MDG saves $2.7 million through C3 campaign

In an effort to cut costs in an increasingly constrained fiscal environment, the 82nd Medical Group here has revamped the way they deal with outpatients and saved $2.7 million over nine months in the process.

The new policies took effect in April 2012 and will continue to be refined as additional opportunities for savings emerge. Projected savings over the next year are $3.6 million total.

The medical group came up with the plan during an off-site meeting with representatives from different branches of the clinic.
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