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Physician behavior modification using claims data: tetracycline for upper respiratory infection.

T S McConnell, A H Cushing, A D Bankhurst

    The Western Journal of Medicine
    |November 1, 1982
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    Peer physicians visiting colleagues improved tetracycline prescribing habits. This educational intervention demonstrated a successful approach to modifying physician behavior in ambulatory medical care settings.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical Education
    • Health Services Research
    • Pharmacology

    Background:

    • Ambulatory medical care presents unique challenges for quality improvement initiatives.
    • Physician prescribing behavior is a key area for intervention to optimize patient outcomes and resource utilization.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate an educational intervention aimed at modifying physician prescribing behavior.
    • To address an ambulatory medical care problem using a practice-based approach.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized Professional Standards Review Organization claims data for problem definition and evaluation.
    • Implemented a peer-physician educational intervention through personal visits.
    • Focused on modifying tetracycline prescribing behavior in an actual practice setting.

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    Main Results:

    • The educational intervention successfully modified physicians' tetracycline prescribing behavior.
    • Personal visits from peer physicians proved effective in changing practice patterns.

    Conclusions:

    • Peer-led educational interventions can effectively alter physician behavior in ambulatory care.
    • Claims data analysis is a valuable tool for identifying and addressing medical care issues.