A pain relieving reimbursement program? Effects of a value-based reimbursement program on patient reported outcome measures.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Value-based reimbursement programs have become increasingly common. However, little is known about the effect of such programs on patient reported outcomes. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze the effect of introducing a value-based reimbursement program on patient reported outcome measures and to explore whether a selection bias towards less complicated patients occurred.

Methods

This is a retrospective observational study with a before and after design based on the introduction of a value-based reimbursement program in Region Stockholm, Sweden. We analyzed patient level data from inpatient and outpatient care of patients undergoing lumbar spine surgery during 2006-2015. Patient reported outcome measures used was Global Assessment, EQ-5D-3L and Oswestry Di

SUBMITTER: Eriksson T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7450562 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature