Rapidly Evolving Physician-Payment Policy
December 8, 2010 | Journal Article
Physician payment reform holds the potential to improve quality of care while controlling costs.
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Higher Fees Paid to US Physicians Drive Higher Spending for Physician Services Compared to Other Countries
September 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Higher fees, rather than factors such as higher practice costs, volume of services, or tuition expenses, are the main drivers of higher U.S. health care spending, particularly in orthopedics.
Is There a Specialist in the House? Most People Don't Ask the Question
July 1, 2002 | Program Result
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health examined the mix of services provided to consumers enrolled in alternative types of managed-care plans.
Comparing Generalists vs. Specialists Shows No Difference in Practice Style
July 1, 2002 | Program Result
Dartmouth Medical School conducted a study to compare the practice styles of generalist and specialist physicians. They assessed whether generalists and specialists differed in resources deployed to treat illnesses and responses to financial incentives.