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fee-for-service
physicians are paid directly for services rendered, as is customary is most businesses
Disadvantages:
1) encourages higher expenditures
2) discourages coordinated care
3) provides no reimbursement for hidden services
a) comparable outcomes at reduced cost (telephone services)
b) improved outcomes (management programs for heart failure)
General
reimbursement
References
Reuben DB: UCLA Intensive Course in Geriatric Medicine & Board
Review, Marina Del Ray, CA, Sept 29-Oct 2, 2004