Discussion Post: Health Policy Brief
Before the end of the unit, begin commenting on at least two of your classmates' responses. You can ask technical questions or respond generally to the overall experience. Be objective, clear, and concise. Always use constructive language, even in criticism, to work toward the goal of positive progress. Submit your responses in the Discussion Area.
Read the following article: Health Policy Brief
Discuss the following from the perspective of a provider:
1) Define pay for performance and assess its use as a quality measure in managed care systems.
2) Provide an example for each of the 4 categories of pay for performance measurement.
3) Choose one of the four payment programs in this article and evaluate its use as it relates to pay for performance using one more outside resource in your review.
4) Note that there are several resources located in this article reference list that can be expanded.
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.