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October 1, 2010 | Journal Article
Although there is an eagerness to understand more about value-based purchasing (VBP) in health care, research methods examining the impact and implementation of the programs must be improved, according to this essay in Health Service Research in 2020.
June 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This case study involved a regional QI initiative to improve delivery of care to people with diabetes. Pay for participation may be a viable strategy to promote quality improvement in primary care practices.
February 27, 2011 | Toolkit
A fundamental question in contracting for an ECR with an existing provider organization is whether to make ECR payments prospectively or retrospectively.
October 1, 2009 | Journal Article
Capitated managed care contracted physicians make treatment decisions that are not inconsistent with profit-maximization. Due to great physician efficiency, halting of unnecessary procedures or skimping on care, this article shows that capitation is affecting the practice of medicine.
October 15, 2009 | Program Result
Rewarding Results: Aligning Payments with High-Quality Health Care was a national program of RWJF and California HealthCare Foundation that tested the use of financial incentives to improve the quality of health care.
October 11, 2012 | Issue Brief
This policy brief reviews the background and current state of public and private pay-for-performance initiatives and explores options to make these programs more effective in the future.
September 27, 2012 | Issue Brief
This report serves as a guide for states considering their own Medicaid expansion analysis.
April 18, 2013 | Issue Brief
This policy brief examines the issues surrounding per capita caps in Medicaid and explores other policy options for states and the federal government.
April 29, 2013 | Report
Experts recommend solutions for closing the gaps in quality and efficiency of health care.
April 18, 2013 | Report
The Bipartisan Policy Center recommends ways to contain health care spending while improving the quality and affordability of care.