Jossey-Bass Physician Profiling: A Source Book for Health Care Administrators (Jossey-Bass Health)

Many health care leaders believe that defining and measuringphysician work efforts and linking those efforts to practical andmeasurable clinical outcomes-physician profiling-will not onlyimprove patient satisfaction and increase the quality of care, itwill revolutionize the health care industry. Physician Profilingbrings together twenty-one of the nation's most prominent physicianresearchers and executive medical group administrators, givinghealth care leaders and physician practice administrators the toolsthey need to evaluate and implement a physician profiling system,unlocking this powerful technique for use in their ownorganizations. "Reducing clinical variation among physicians is the name of thegame in improving health care. This book provides an overview thatyou shouldn't miss of the state-of-the-art in this rapidlydeveloping field."--Dean C. Coddington, principal, McManisAssociates and author, Making Integrated Health Care Work Review "Reducing clinical variation among physicians is the name of thegame in improving health care. This book provides an overview ofthe state-of-the-art in this rapidly developing field that youshouldn't miss." (Dean C. Coddington, principal, McManis Associatesand author, Making Integrated Health Care Work) "Covering clinical, administrative, and technical considerations,this publication offers exceptional insight for effective physicianprofiling." (Howard Smith, dean, University of New Mexico, AndersonSchools of Management) From the Inside Flap Physician Profiling Under managed care, health care leaders are continuously searching for ways to address consumer demands, enhance the quality of patient care, and manage the bottom line. Market forces have thrust the physician's role into the middle of the managed care debate. In fact, at many organizations, physicians' individual practice patterns have been placed under the microscope. This has forced many in the health care industry to ask, Can physicians still deliver quality care to patients in today's highly competitive managed care environment? The answer is a resounding, Yes, and physician profiling-a breakthrough concept in health care delivery-will help them do it. Sponsored by The Center for Research in Ambulatory Health Care Administration (CRAHCA), Physician Profiling brings together twenty-one of the most prominent physician researchers and executive medical group administrators, whose insight will give executives and clinicians a practical understanding of physician profiling and its impact on medical group practices. Rich in case studies and tips for success, Physician Profiling shows physician leaders and practice administrators how to use profiling data responsibly and accurately and how, in many instances how data can assist physicians in evaluating different treatment plans for a specific illness. This powerful tool, integrating financial, administrative, and clinical information, has the power to transform health care delivery, unlocking an organization's ability to Manage available resources more efficiently Lower costs through efficient and effective resource utilization Identify specific areas for improvement-ultimately improving the quality of care and increasing patient satisfaction As the demand for health care accountability continues to rise, so will the use of physician profiling. Physician profiling is a key evaluation technique in health care management whose time has come. Demonstrate the Effectiveness of Care Many health care leaders believe that defining and measuring physician work efforts and linking those efforts to practical and measurable clinical outcomes-physician profiling-will not only improve patient satisfaction and increase the quality of care, it will revolutionize the health care industry. Physician Profiling brings together twenty-one of the nation's most prominent physician researchers and executive medical group administrators, giving health care leaders and p