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Physician practice profiles--a valuable information system for HMOs
W R Betty1, H K Hendricks, H S Ruchlin
1Staten Island Medical Group, NY 10301.
Medical Group Management Journal
|October 6, 1990
Summary
Computerizing data entry for physician audit and feedback programs can lower healthcare utilization. This approach has shown success in specific healthcare settings.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Medical Auditing
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Physician audit and feedback programs are crucial for improving healthcare quality and efficiency.
- Manual data entry for these programs can be time-consuming and prone to errors.
- Effective feedback mechanisms are essential for influencing physician behavior and resource utilization.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the computerization of data entry for a physician audit and feedback program.
- To evaluate the success of this computerized program in reducing healthcare utilization levels.
Main Methods:
- The Staten Island Medical Group computerized data entry functions.
- Implementation of a physician audit and feedback program utilizing the computerized system.
Main Results:
- The computerized physician audit and feedback program was successfully implemented.
- The program demonstrated success in achieving lower utilization levels in certain healthcare settings.
Conclusions:
- Computerization of data entry significantly enhances the feasibility and effectiveness of physician audit and feedback programs.
- This technological integration offers a viable strategy for controlling healthcare costs through reduced utilization.