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Discussion: Incentive Program Matrix
Incentive programs that are available in the United States are varied depending on the type of healthcare provider and the different qualification requirements, among other things. In the scenario in this week’s Introduction, Dr. Bost participates in a P4P program that is based on either meeting or improving upon quality measures, but many other incentive programs are available. The requirements for these programs are also varied, and not all organizations are qualified to participate.
In this Discussion, you complete a comparison matrix of different kinds of incentive programs and reflect on the impact that these programs have on healthcare organizations.
To prepare for this Discussion:
- Review this week’s Learning Resources.
- Download the Incentive Program Comparison Matrix from this week’s Learning Resources.
- Review the assigned chapters from Harrington (2021) and identify and review at least two current, scholarly articles from the Walden library (less than 5 years old) to complete the matrix.
By Day 4
Post your completed Incentive Program Comparison Matrix within the Discussion thread.
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HLTH 3510 Week 6 Incentive Program Comparison Matrix
Incentive Program
What type of provider can
participate?
Pay for Performance Physicians or any
(P4P)
organization that is
interested in the incentive.
What are the requirements
for qualification?
Since P4P is financial in
nature the healthcare
professional who qualifies
should perform measurable
duties.
What types of incentives
are available?
The incentive is financial
and hence it can be a salary
increment or a yearly bonus
to the employees.
How are incentives
determined?
The organization measures
the prevailing situation at the
start of the period and
compares it at the end (U.S.
Department of Health and
Human Services. 2018). For
example the cases of blood
pressure patients at the start
of the month and those
present at the ...