Pam is the team lead for an inpatient social work department. She is concerned about the number of readmissions that arise due to patients being unable to afford their prescription medications. She would like to hire a social worker whose focus would be a medication assistance program. Pam is positive this will save the hospital money and help a lot of patients. In order to convince administration, Pam will need to do a _______________________ to show how the cost of providing this service will be offset with the financial benefit to the system.

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A cost-benefit analysis will allow Pam to demonstrate the financial benefits of hiring a social worker for a medication assistance program compared to the costs, helping to make a compelling case to the administration.

Pam Is the Team Lead for an Inpatient Social Work