A new study by Thomson Medstat concludes that more hospitals and physicians are adopting the pay-for-performance programs which supporters say reward efficient care. Thomson talked to about 300 healthcare managers on their views on the topic. The vast majority--85 percent--say they either currently have a P4P program in place or think one could be valuable to their business. Historically, however, implementing such programs has involved risks for providers as the issue remains a politically charged one with many physicians, who fear that quality ratings will be used to cut costs rather than improve the quality of care.
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