Physician Remuneration Flashcards
1
Q
Physician Remuneration
Remuneration Models
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- FFS
- Enhanced FFS
- Alternative Payment Plans (APP)
- Salary
2
Q
Physician Remuneration
FFS and Enhanced FFS Models
A
- Province establishes fee schedule, negotiates with providers
- Payment for uninsured FFS = responsibility of patient/third party payer
- Enhanced
- Bonus for complex dx management
- Block funding in rural areas
3
Q
Physician Remuneration
Why do Governments Want Alternative Payment Plans?
A
- Concerned about trend for doctors to offer episodic care (instead of comprehensive)
- Address declining number of physicians that serve rural areas
- Cost control and best quality care for money spent
4
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Physician Remuneration
Alternative Payment Plan Features
A
- Fees for clinical services
- Capitation funding
- Time-based payments (daily, hourly)
- Rewards for specific clinical initiatives
- Bonuses for achieved targets
- Remuneration for admin costs
- Teaching compensation
- Research funding
