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ArticleHealthcare policy = Politiques de sante2021

Optimizing Physician Payment Models to Address Health System Priorities: Perspectives from Specialist Physicians.

Yewande Kofoworola Ogundeji, Amity Quinn, Meaghan Lunney, Christy Chong, Derek Chew, Gareth Hopkin, Peter Senior, Glen Sumner, Jennifer Williams, Braden Manns

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6 citing papers in PubMed.

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10 authors.

Yewande Kofoworola OgundejiPostdoctoral Fellow, Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.
Amity QuinnPostdoctoral Fellow, Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.
Meaghan LunneyResearch Associate, Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.
Christy ChongResearch Assistant, Department of Community Health Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.
Derek ChewResearch Fellow, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC.
Gareth HopkinResearch Fellow, Institute of Health Economics, Edmonton, AB.
Peter SeniorProfessor, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB.
Glen SumnerClinical Associate Professor, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.
Jennifer WilliamsClinical Associate Professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.
Braden MannsProfessor, Departments of Medicine and Community Health Sciences, O'Brien Institute of Public Health and Libin Cardiovascular Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB.

Funding

CIHR
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveDespite well-documented data on the mixed impact of physician payment models, there is limited evidence on how to enhance existing payment model designs. This study examines the approaches to optimizing payment models from the perspective of specialist physicians to better support patient and physician experience and other health system objectives.

methodSemi-structured interviews were conducted with 32 specialist physicians across Alberta, Canada. Data from the interviews were analyzed using a framework approach.

resultsRespondents emphasized the need to incentivize physicians with the right blend of financial and non-financial incentives, including physician wellness. Respondents also highlighted the need for physician involvement and accountability to optimize the value of physician payment models.

conclusionTo optimize physician payment models, it may be useful to include a blend of financial and non-financial incentives with clear accountability measures as this may better align physician practice with health system priorities.

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