Effects of Monetary Incentives in Physician Groups: A Systematic Review of Reviews.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reimbursement systems that contribute to the cooperation and integration of providers have become increasingly important within the healthcare sector. Reimbursement systems not only serve as payment mechanisms but also provide control and incentive functions. Thus, the design of reimbursement systems is extremely important.

Objectives

The aims of this systematic review were to describe and gain a better understanding of the effects of monetary incentives in the setting of physician groups.

Methods

In January 2020, we searched the MEDLINE (PubMed), Cochrane Library, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EconLit, and ISI Web of Science databases as well as the gray literature and authors' personal collections.

Results

We included 21 reviews containing seven different ince

SUBMITTER: Heider AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7519000 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature