An economist suggests demerit awards instead of performance bonuses. With all due respect to guys like Matthew and Ezra, the problem with health policy wonks is that they base their opinions with zero clinical experience in medicine. Because of this, it is difficult for physicians put any weight into anything they say.
Carrot or the stick?
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Kevin, demerit awards is what pay for performance is going to be. They are going to hold back part of the payment and then you’ll get it only if you meet their standards. It’s a (thinly) disguised demerit system.
Kevin, demerit awards is what pay for performance is going to be. They are going to hold back part of the payment and then you’ll get it only if you meet their standards. It’s a (thinly) disguised demerit system.
Kevin, none of your opinions on malpractice are based in any knowledge of the law or actual trial practice, or even an understanding of the insurance industry.
Should they be similarly dismissed as you dismiss Matthew and Ezra?
WHat is this guy even talking about above!?!
Nothing. Kevin just keeps him around for comic relief.