Employers to pay physicians for quality care

Article Abstract:

An insight into the attempt by the employers that are working through a nonprofit organization called Bridges to Excellence, a payfor-performance project, which aims to reward physicians for meeting standards for quality care, is described. This project is a step to increase quality, through the use of standards and electronic medical record technology where physician involvement would be a key to its success.

Medical care, Medical care quality, Medical records

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As times change, so do notions of bonuses

Article Abstract:

Health care consultants feel that changing the notion of the bonus, either by not restricting it to a specific time of year or by using alternative methods of showing appreciation, can maintain high office morale and encourage employee loyalty. A discussion about reduced profits could also be a good time to set up a performance-based bonus plan with measurable goals for employees.

HEALTH SERVICES, Human resource management, Health care industry, Company personnel management, Medical consultants

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Fla. IPA makes bonuses its business for doctors, insurers

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The provider PhyTrust Ltd. offers bonuses to physicians which are part of money saved by the physicians.

Financial management, Management dynamics, Bonus & Merit Payments, Management, Finance, Medical professions, Company business management, Company financing, Bonuses, PhyTrust Ltd.

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