Proceed with caution when setting up financial incentives for general practice doctors
Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 19:30
in Psychology & Sociology
There is growing use of financial incentives in many countries to reward primary care practitioners who improve the quality of their services. In a new review, a team of researchers found insufficient evidence to either support or refute the practice. They conclude that policymakers need to proceed with caution before setting up an incentive scheme and think carefully about the way it is designed.