The theory and methodology of provider profiling

作者: Jessie L. Tucker

DOI: 10.1108/09526860010378771

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摘要: Physician profiling is the comparison of physician practice patterns to determine existence and effects significant differences in outcomes. To optimize care quality, these comparisons can be used influence provider behavior through awareness when outcomes are poor or do not warrant expenditures. maximize value such a technique, underlying bases for uses derived data must understood. Several factors considered controlled determining comparable providers. Additionally, worth significance findings also This paper seeks provide information two areas benefit those responsible managing at all levels.

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