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01-06-2017 | Orthopaedic Health Policy (A Miller, section editor)

Pay-for-performance in orthopedics: how we got here and where we are going

Authors: Ashton H. Goldman, Stephen Kates

Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine | Issue 2/2017

Abstract

Purpose of the review

Recent health laws have shifted from the traditional fee-for-service model toward a pay-for-performance model. In this changing climate, it is imperative that a provider understands these changes and recognizes the importance of health services research on medicine.

Recent findings

Increasing the value of care by improving quality and decreasing cost has been the focus of several projects. Preventing complications may be an effective way to increase value.

Summary

Patient risk stratification is a modifiable variable that will allow for improved patient selection. This in turn may reduce adverse events, thereby lessening the economic burden of complications, increased length of stay, and hospital readmission. Providers must partner with their hospitals to align their goals and maximize quality and efficiency in order to decrease costs.

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Title: Pay-for-performance in orthopedics: how we got here and where we are going
Authors: Ashton H. Goldman
Stephen Kates
Publication date: 01-06-2017
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Current Reviews in Musculoskeletal Medicine / Issue 2/2017
Electronic ISSN: 1935-9748
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12178-017-9404-9

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Pay-for-performance in orthopedics: how we got here and where we are going

Abstract

Purpose of the review

Recent findings

Summary

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Purpose of the review

Recent findings

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