fee-for-service

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Introduction

physicians are paid directly for services rendered, as is customary is most businesses

Disadvantages

  • encourages higher expenditures
  • discourages coordinated care
  • provides no reimbursement for hidden services
    • comparable outcomes at reduced cost (telephone services)
    • improved outcomes (management programs for heart failure)

More general terms

References

  1. Reuben DB: UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 29-Oct 2, 2004