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Loepere CC, Bhambhani FM. Beware of hospitals bearing gifts. PROVIDER (WASHINGTON, D.C.) 1999; 25:77-9. [PMID: 10539089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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'Showdown in Cow Town': Texas MDs balk at contract. PHYSICIAN RELATIONS UPDATE 1998; 7:125-6. [PMID: 10345020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/13/2023]
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Prohibition of "gag clauses" in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program--OPM. Notice of proposed rule making. FEDERAL REGISTER 1998; 63:27902-3. [PMID: 10179871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is proposing to amend the regulations to prohibit health benefit carriers participating in the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program from entering into contractual provisions with health care providers or health care workers that would include a provision for incentive payments as an inducement to reduce or limit communication with, or the delivery of health care services to, FEHB enrollees. The rule is intended to ensure providers' and health care workers' ability to communicate with, and advise patients of, any medically necessary treatment options.
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Schwartz HE. HCFA regulates physician risk taking. MARYLAND MEDICAL JOURNAL (BALTIMORE, MD. : 1985) 1996; 45:613-4. [PMID: 8772274] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Wolf SM. The ethical challenge of managed care. A critique of the AMA's stance. MINNESOTA MEDICINE 1996; 79:29-32. [PMID: 8692133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Bill squeaks by House ... Health Care Benefits Preservation Act of 1996. HOSPITAL LAW NEWSLETTER 1996; 13:7-8. [PMID: 10156654] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Latham SR. Regulation of managed care incentive payments to physicians. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF LAW & MEDICINE 1996; 22:399-432. [PMID: 9006665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Watson SD. Medicaid physician participation: patients, poverty, and physician self-interest. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF LAW & MEDICINE 1995; 21:191-220. [PMID: 8571975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Faltermayer E. How to disarm health care's hidden bomb. FORTUNE 1994; 130:120-3. [PMID: 10136291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Burns LR, Sechrest L. Key challenges posed by the Clinton health care reform proposal. HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (PHILADELPHIA, PA.) 1994; 1:81-90. [PMID: 10152361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/12/2023]
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President Clinton's proposal assumes that the bureaucratic, regulatory, informational, and financial demands it places on the health care system may be feasibly met. The authors refute these assumptions and argue that the proposal restricts individual freedom while it requires less individual responsibility. They also challenge the lack of incentives for cost-conscious purchasing of health care and for taking greater responsibility for individual well-being and societal health. The article recommends that behavior that drives up the cost of health care for individuals and society should be strongly discouraged through disincentives.
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Homer LC. Health care mergers and acquisitions. How new federal laws prohibiting physician self-referrals affect integrated delivery systems. HEALTHSPAN 1994; 11:21-31. [PMID: 10134033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Lutz S, Japsen B. Federal program helps clinics become roaring business. MODERN HEALTHCARE 1993; 23:82, 84, 86. [PMID: 10129922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Alberta initiated the Acute Care Funding Project (ACFP) in 1988, a new hospital funding system that institutes case mix budgeting adjustments to the global budget so that hospitals can be treated more equitably. The initiative is a significant departure in principle from the former method of funding. The ACFP is summarized and critiqued, and focuses on the inpatient side of the picture. The various elements of the project are discussed, such as the hospital performance index, the hospital performance measure, the Refined Diagnostic Related Group, case weights, typical and outlier cases, and the costing mechanisms. Since its implementation, the ACFP has undergone substantial changes; these are discussed, as well as some of the problems that still need to be addressed. Overall, the system offers incentives to reduce length of stay and to increase the efficiency with which inpatient care is provided.
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Cooper J. Rx: managed competition. HMO PRACTICE 1993; 7:25-7. [PMID: 10125081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Lindeke JM. Special report on reimbursement. Inspector General's office publishes new managed care safe harbors. HEALTH CARE LAW NEWSLETTER 1993; 8:16-21. [PMID: 10123829] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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Upjohn pharmacist reimbursement programs halted by FDA. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HOSPITAL PHARMACY 1993; 50:200, 205. [PMID: 8480773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Fanning T, de Alteriis M. The limits of marginal economic incentives in the Medicaid program: concerns and cautions. JOURNAL OF HEALTH POLITICS, POLICY AND LAW 1993; 18:27-42. [PMID: 8320442 DOI: 10.1215/03616878-18-1-27] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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In January 1985, New York State implemented legislation that allowed for a 30 percent increase in Medicaid fees for physicians providing primary care services. This was intended to increase their levels of participation. Yet the outcome was not as expected. In upstate New York, the number of physicians participating in Medicaid each month actually declined; in New York City, the monthly rate of increase in participating physicians, which was part of the overall sharp rise in all licensed physicians, underwent a decline. Furthermore, utilization measures suggest that "procedural upgrading" might have become a problem in New York City. These results suggest that a marginal increase in New York State's low Medicaid fees will not have a positive effect on physician participation levels.
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David TG, Riedel RL, Aved BM. Responding to California's perinatal access crisis. Health Aff (Millwood) 1993; 12:200-2. [PMID: 8509024 DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.12.1.200] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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During the last decade there have been enormous advances in the transplantation of vital human organs--in particular, the kidney, lung, heart, liver, pancreas, and small intestine. Unfortunately, efforts to provide the benefits of these operations to patients have been severely hindered by limitations in the supply of organs--limitations that are a consequence of regulation prohibiting the use of market incentives to increase the supply. Markets for organs could take various forms: sales by living donors; sales of future interests in organs, to be removed on the death of the donor; and sales of organs of a recently deceased person by the family of the deceased. Two additional issues relate to the design of a market: the geographic scope of the market and rules of liability for the sale of diseased or defective organs.
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Chapin R, Silloway G. Incentive payments to nursing homes based on quality-of-care outcomes. J Appl Gerontol 1992; 11:131-45. [PMID: 10119052 DOI: 10.1177/073346489201100201] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The federal Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 specifies that a state may establish a program to reward--through public recognition, incentive payments, or both--nursing facilities that provide the highest quality care to residents entitled to Medicaid. As state policymakers, providers, and advocates consider development of systems for rewarding quality in nursing homes, including incentive payments based on resident outcomes, theoretical and practical dilemmas must be addressed. The article examines the impetus for combining incentives with outcome measures and the conceptual dilemmas that outcome-based payments pose. Issues basic to successful implementation of incentive payments to nursing homes based on quality of care outcomes are also delineated.
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Physician fee schedule update for calendar year 1992 and physician performance standard rates of increase for federal fiscal year 1992--HCFA. Notice. FEDERAL REGISTER 1991; 56:59813-9. [PMID: 10115702] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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This notice announces the calendar year 1992 update to the Medicare physician fee schedule and the Federal fiscal year 1992 performance standard rates of increase for expenditures and volume of physician services under the Medicare Supplementary Medical Insurance (Part B) program as required by sections 1848 (d) and (f) respectively of the Social Security Act. The fee schedule update for calendar year 1992 is 1.9 percent. The physician performance standard rates of increase for Federal fiscal year 1992 are 10.0 percent for all physician services, 6.5 percent for surgical services, and 11.2 percent for nonsurgical services.
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Enthoven AC, Kronick R. Universal health insurance through incentives reform. JAMA 1991; 265:2532-6. [PMID: 2020071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Roughly 35 million Americans have no health care coverage. Health care expenditures are out of control. The problems of access and cost are inextricably related. Important correctable causes include cost-unconscious demand, a system not organized for quality and economy, market failure, and public funds not distributed equitably or effectively to motivate widespread coverage. We propose Public Sponsor agencies to offer subsidized coverage to those otherwise uninsured, mandated employer-provided health insurance, premium contributions from all employers and employees, a limit on tax-free employer contributions to employee health insurance, and "managed competition". Our proposed new government revenues equal proposed new outlays. We believe our proposal will work because efficient managed care does exist and can provide satisfactory care for a cost far below that of the traditional fee-for-service third-party payment system. Presented with an opportunity to make an economically responsible choice, people choose value for money; the dynamic created by these individual choices will give providers strong incentives to render high-quality, economical care. We believe that providers will respond to these incentives.
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Criteria and standards for evaluating intermediary and carrier performance--HCFA. General notice with comment period. FEDERAL REGISTER 1990; 55:18391-400. [PMID: 10106631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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This notice describes the criteria and standards to be used for evaluating the performance of fiscal intermediaries and carriers in the administration of the Medicare program beginning June 1, 1990. The results of these evaluations are considered whenever HCFA enters into, renews, or terminates an intermediary or carrier agreement or takes other contract actions; assigns or reassigns providers of services to an intermediary; or designates regional or national intermediaries. This notice is published in accordance with sections 1816(f) and 1842(b)(2) of the Social Security Act, which requires us to publish for public comment in the Federal Register those criteria and standards against which we evaluate intermediaries and carriers.
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Swick T. Payment reform: changing the incentives. AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OBSERVER 1987; 7:1, 19-20. [PMID: 10301570] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Graham J. New York health officials consider hospital reimbursement proposals. MODERN HEALTHCARE 1987; 17:63. [PMID: 10311951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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English JT, Sharfstein SS, Scherl DJ, Astrachan B, Muszynski IL. Diagnosis-related groups and general hospital psychiatry: the APA Study. Am J Psychiatry 1986; 143:131-9. [PMID: 3080906 DOI: 10.1176/ajp.143.2.131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 83] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Psychiatric units in general hospitals are exempt from diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), a system of per case prospective payment that is used for the majority of patients covered by Medicare. The American Psychiatric Association purchased a large hospital discharge data base and studied the potential impact of DRGs on psychiatric patients and inpatient psychiatric units in general hospitals. There was substantial inaccuracy in the psychiatric DRGs' prediction of resource use, which could lead to inappropriate discharge of patients and financial risk to hospitals that treat more severe cases. The authors advocate further research because psychiatry must anticipate prospective payment in the future.
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Riffer J. Wrangling stalls physician payment reform. HOSPITALS 1986; 60:72. [PMID: 3510156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Weissburg C, Stern KM, Blacker R. Monetary incentives for physicians: a new concept--but are they legal? REVIEW - FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS 1985; 18:55-6, 60. [PMID: 10274761] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Jencks SF, Dobson A. Strategies for reforming Medicare's physician payments. Physician diagnosis-related groups and other approaches. N Engl J Med 1985; 312:1492-9. [PMID: 3921844 DOI: 10.1056/nejm198506063122306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Bromberg MD. New incentives. REVIEW - FEDERATION OF AMERICAN HOSPITALS 1983; 16:5. [PMID: 10258599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Cofer J. Legislative currents. The Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982. JOURNAL (AMERICAN MEDICAL RECORD ASSOCIATION) 1983; 54:18-21. [PMID: 10309861] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Studnicki J. Regulation by DRG: policy or perversion. HOSPITAL & HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 1983; 28:96-110. [PMID: 10309915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Kavanaugh J, Goldstrom B. A case history: reducing the costs of hospital-based dialysis. HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT : JOURNAL OF THE HEALTHCARE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION 1982; 36:56-62. [PMID: 10315241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Richards G. Congress give hospitals a target rate per case. HOSPITALS 1982; 56:76-82. [PMID: 6749642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Bachofer H, McCann RW. Special report: Medicare payment moves to cost-per-case limits. HEALTH LAW VIGIL 1982; 5:1-4. [PMID: 10298641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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A new system for hospital payment: the Massachusetts plan. NATIONAL JOURNAL 1982; 14:1488-9. [PMID: 10298609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Glesnes-Anderson V. HCFA proposes dialysis reimbursement regulations with separate hospital-based rate: comments due Nov. 25. HEALTH LAW VIGIL 1980; 3:8-9. [PMID: 10248347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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Cohen HA, Cook JS. Hospital reimbursement and utilization incentives: a Maryland experiment. PROFILE OF MEDICAL PRACTICE 1977:113-27. [PMID: 10256976] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023]
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