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Improving evaluations of value-based purchasing programs.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  21054372     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Although value-based purchasing (VBP) holds promise for encouraging quality improvement and addressing rising costs, currently there is limited evidence about how best to structure and implement VBP programs. In this commentary, we highlight several issues for improving evaluations of VBP programs. Implementation research can be enhanced through early and continuous assessment and greater variation in program designs. Impact research can be improved by creating better outcome measures, increasing the availability of linked patient-level data, and advancing synthesis research. We offer several recommendations for improving the foundation to conduct evaluations of VBP programs to better inform policy and practice.
Authors:
Megan McHugh; Maulik Joshi
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't     Date:  2010-08-02
Journal Detail:
Title:  Health services research     Volume:  45     ISSN:  1475-6773     ISO Abbreviation:  Health Serv Res     Publication Date:  2010 Oct 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-11-08     Completed Date:  2010-11-29     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0053006     Medline TA:  Health Serv Res     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  1559-69     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
© Health Research and Educational Trust.
Affiliation:
Health Research & Educational Trust, 155 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60654, USA. mmchugh@aha.org
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Access to Information
Evaluation Studies as Topic*
Health Services Research / methods,  standards
Humans
Outcome and Process Assessment (Health Care) / methods,  standards
Quality Indicators, Health Care / standards
Quality of Health Care / organization & administration,  standards
Reimbursement Mechanisms / organization & administration,  standards*
Reimbursement, Incentive / organization & administration,  standards

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