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COPYRIGHT 2005 International Medical News Group
WASHINGTON -- Mix a little money with solid incentives physicians can relate to, and you've got a successful recipe for a pay-for-performance program, Ronald P. Bangasser, M.D., suggested at the annual National Managed Health Care Congress.
Physicians try to deliver the highest level of medical care they can, but most can't keep track of the needs of every patient, said Dr. Bangasser, a family physician and immediate past president of the California Medical Association.
Studies show that 50% of patients don't get what they need in quality of care, he said. "Most patients rate their doctor a four out of five, but they hate the health care system."
That's one reason physician groups need a data-based approach to help reduce errors and improve care, he continued.
A new program...
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