Changing Physician Incentives for Affordable, Quality Cancer Care: Results of an Episode Payment Model

Volume: 10, Issue: 5, Pages: 322 - 326
Published: Jul 8, 2014
Abstract
This study tested the combination of an episode payment coupled with actionable use and quality data as an incentive to improve quality and reduce costs. Methods: Medical oncologists were paid a single fee, in lieu of any drug margin, to treat their patients. Chemotherapy medications were reimbursed at the average sales price, a proxy for actual cost. Results: Five volunteer medical groups were compared with a large national payer registry of...
Paper Details
Title
Changing Physician Incentives for Affordable, Quality Cancer Care: Results of an Episode Payment Model
Published Date
Jul 8, 2014
Volume
10
Issue
5
Pages
322 - 326
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