Utilizing Kern's Six-Step Approach to Develop a Novel Curriculum for Enhancing Pediatric Resident Understanding of Health Care Costs

This curriculum addresses a critical gap in HVC and health systems education by centering the patient's financial experience. The two-session format of a transparent explanation of costs, paired with a simulation experience, improved participants' knowledge, self-efficacy in advocacy, and intent to practice cost-conscious care. Next steps include measuring knowledge retention, and having residents review actual bills issued for their own patients.