Pay-for-Performance in Health Care

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Health facilities.

Health insurance.

Medical economics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] [publisher not identified] 2006

Summary:

Examines advantages and disadvantages of a pay-for-performance health care initiatives in the private sector, under which employer-sponsored health care plans reimburse health care professionals for services in accordance with the quality and level of medical care provided. Discusses conceptual foundation for pay-for-performance systems; and addresses their strengths, potential shortcomings, and unintended consequences. Discusses potential for pay-for-performance systems to control growth in health care costs, examines track record of pay-for-performance programs in health care, and summarizes related legislation

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress Congressional Research Service Pay-for-Performance in Health Care

Publisher Number:

CRS-2006-DSP-0743

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