How would proposed standardization affect existing pay-for-performance programs?

Answer:

There are a variety of ways that employers can introduce pay-for-performance or other incentives as they partner with their health insurance plans to: 

• Adopt high performance network strategies that encourage beneficiaries to use the providers with the highest quality and lowest cost. 
• Provide direct financial incentives and/or public recognition to providers who demonstrate superior performance. 
• Support the programs developed by your health insurance plans. 
• Design pay-for-performance programs to encourage the adoption of electronic health records and health information exchange.

Learn more:  http://www.hhs.gov/valuedriven/fourcornerstones/Incentives/index.html

Last Updated: 5/8/2008