California Carriers To Pay For Performance In 2003

NU Online News Service, Jan. 16, 11:06 a.m. – Six large California managed care companies have agreed to base 2003 group medical practice pay scales partly on quality performance ratings.

The Integrated Health Association, Walnut Creek, Calif., the group setting up the “Pay for Performance” program, says program managers will rate group practices on patient satisfaction, quality of preventive care, and quality of care for chronic conditions.

All physician groups will be eligible to join the Pay for Performance program, the healthcare association says.