A scheme which provides reimbursement for the health services rendered, generally by an institution, and which provides added financial rewards if certain conditions are met. Such a scheme is intended to promote and reward increased efficiency and cost containment, with better care, or at least without adverse effect on the quality of the care rendered.
Entry Term(s)
Incentive Reimbursement
Pay for Performance
Public MeSH Note
91; was see under REIMBURSEMENT MECHANISMS 1979-90
History Note
91(79); was see under REIMBURSEMENT MECHANISMS 1979-90
A scheme which provides reimbursement for the health services rendered, generally by an institution, and which provides added financial rewards if certain conditions are met. Such a scheme is intended to promote and reward increased efficiency and cost containment, with better care, or at least without adverse effect on the quality of the care rendered.
