This six-part program looks at the spread of Pay for Performance initiatives in both the private and public sectors. Elements common to these programs are explained, including the role of patient satisfaction, IT investment, and process standards vs. outcomes measures as means to measure quality.

The intended consequences (improved outcomes in chronic disease, reduced health care expenditures) are illustrated, as well as potential unintended consequences (undermining physician autonomy and decision making, potential difficulties in caring for the indigent).

The program ends with predictions for how Pay for Performance may fundamentally change American medicine, with rationale for continuing physician advocacy, education, and research.

Objectives

Objectively evaluate Pay for Performance programs operating in your community.
Address how patient satisfaction scores and IT investment may effect reimbursement under most Pay for Performance programs.
Discuss the implications of a pyramid approach to health care.
Understand the need for research, education and advocacy to achieve improved health care and preserve autonomous medical decision making.

Faculty

Sarah Fontenot, BSN, JD

Health Law at Trinity University
Department of Health Care Administration

InterAct Express

Pay for Performance

Course Description

Objectives

Faculty

Sarah Fontenot, BSN, JD

CME

5.5 CME Credits

Delivery

Video online

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