Should Performance Metrics be Adjusted for Socioeconomic Status (SES)?

According to a recent draft report from the National Quality Forum (NQF) (see Draft Report for Commenting ): “There is a concern that NQF’s current policy to not adjust performance measures for sociodemographic factors results in incorrect conclusions about… Read More

What is it Like for the Salaried Primary Care Doctor?

Stories, like the one in Kaiser Health News point out that insurance companies are paying more attention to the primary care doctors: “While much attention has focused on expanded coverage and online insurance bazaars, policymakers’ bigger challenge is… Read More