Physicians See More Pay Tied To Patient Satisfaction And Outcomes

Physician practices are seeing more of their pay and bonuses based on “value-based metrics such as patient satisfaction and outcome measures,” a new analysis shows.

The shift away from fee-for-service reimbursement that has historically paid doctors based on the volume of care they deliver is a trend escalating as health insurance companies and the federal government shift to value-based models like bundled payments and accountable care organizations.

The full Forbes article can be viewed at this link.