Slide Presentation from the AHRQ 2007 Annual Conference

Provider Engagement

• Physicians do not appear to have a strong understanding of the P4P programs in which they participate. Conventional forms of communicating w/ providers appear inadequate (very Low physician survey scores regarding understanding of programs).
• Many physicians appear to feel disenfranchised. Physician involvement in program design can help secure buy-in (e.g., selection/modification of measures).