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Pay-for-Performance Programs to Reduce Racial/Ethnic Disparities

February 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Pay-for-performance (P4P) programs can boost care quality and lower costs, but might have unintended effects on racial and ethnic disparities. This research highlights the need to consider the impact of P4P on disparities.

The Reliability of Medical Group Performance Measurement in a Single lnsurer's Pay for Performance Program

February 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Even for a large insurer with a significant market share, the reliable measurement of performance is challenging due to data limitations, according to this study. This suggests mechanisms must be developed for multiple stakeholders to collaborate an ...