565 assignment 03 DS

Assignment 03 – 565 DS

Pay for performance has been utilized for many years, however it is growing in popularity as a cost controlling measure. Critics argue that pay for performance results in a physician’s unwillingness to treat complicated or difficult cases. Proponents argue that paying for performance will increase quality and result in a higher patient satisfaction.

· In this discussion, highlight the pros and cons to pay for performance as a cost saving technique.

· Additionally, summarize recent studies to determine if physician-based pay for performance is truly delivering the promised cost savings.

· Be 2 pages in length, not including the required cover and reference pages

· Formatted according to APA writing guidelines

· Provide support for your statements with in-text citations from a minimum of three scholarly articles from peer-reviewed journal articles.