Cost Control

Synonyms

Containment, Cost

Containments, Cost

Control, Cost

Controls, Cost

Cost Containment

Cost Containments

Cost Controls

The containment, regulation, or restraint of costs. Costs are said to be contained when the value of resources committed to an activity is not considered excessive. This determination is frequently subjective and dependent upon the specific geographic area of the activity being measured. (From Dictionary of Health Services Management, 2d ed)