Association Between Reimbursement Incentives and Physician Practice in Oncology: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Significant controversy exists regarding whether physicians factor personal financial considerations into their clinical decision making. Within oncology, several reimbursement policies may incentivize physicians to increase health care use.

Objective

To evaluate whether the financial incentives presented by oncology reimbursement policies affect physician practice patterns.

Evidence review

Studies evaluating an association between reimbursement incentives and changes in reimbursement policy on oncology care delivery were reviewed. Articles were identified systematically by searching PubMed/MEDLINE, Web of Science, Proquest Health Management, Econlit, and Business Source Premier. English-language articles focused on the US health care system that made empir

SUBMITTER: Mitchell AP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10309659 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature