two wrongs do not make a right: flaws in alternatives to fee-for-service payment plans do not mean fee-for-service is a good solution to rising prices; comment on “fee-for-service payment - an evil practice that must be stamped out?”

Two Wrongs Do Not Make a Right: Flaws in Alternatives to Fee-for-Service Payment Plans Do Not Mean Fee-for-Service Is a Good Solution to Rising Prices; Comment on “Fee-for-Service Payment - An Evil Practice That Must Be Stamped Out?”

Professor Naoki Ikegami’s “Fee-for-service payment – an evil practice that must be stamped out” summarizes many of the failings of alternatives to fee-for-service (FFS) payment systems. His article also offers several suggestions for improving FFS systems. However, even powerful arguments against many of the alternatives to FFS, does not make a convincing argument for FFS systems. In addition, ...

Fee-for-Service Payment – An Evil Practice that Must be Stamped Out?

Co-opting physicians to regulate Fee-for-Service (FFS) payment is more feasible and simpler to administer than capitation, Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) and pay-for-performance. The key lies in designing and revising the fee schedule, which not only defines and sets the fee for each item, but also the conditions of billing. Adherence to these regulations must be strictly audited in order to c...

fee-for-service payment – an evil practice that must be stamped out?

co-opting physicians to regulate fee-for-service (ffs) payment is more feasible and simpler to administer than capitation, diagnosis-related groups (drgs) and pay-for-performance. the key lies in designing and revising the fee schedule, which not only defines and sets the fee for each item, but also the conditions of billing. adherence to these regulations must be strictly audited in order to c...

Healthcare Reimbursement and Quality Improvement: Integration Using the Electronic Medical Record; Comment on “Fee-for-service Payment - an Evil Practice That Must Be Stamped Out?”

Reimbursement for healthcare has utilized a variety of payment mechanisms with varying degrees of effectiveness. Whether these mechanisms are used singly or in combination, it is imperative that the resulting systems remunerate on the basis of the quantity, complexity, and quality of care provided. Expanding the role of the electronic medical record (EMR) to monitor provider practice, patient r...

healthcare reimbursement and quality improvement: integration using the electronic medical record; comment on “fee-for-service payment - an evil practice that must be stamped out?”

reimbursement for healthcare has utilized a variety of payment mechanisms with varying degrees of effectiveness. whether these mechanisms are used singly or in combination, it is imperative that the resulting systems remunerate on the basis of the quantity, complexity, and quality of care provided. expanding the role of the electronic medical record (emr) to monitor provider practice, patient r...

In Defense of Regulated Fee-for-Service Payment: A Response to Recent Commentaries