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Today’s BFO: How can P4P Work W/O a QB?

Translation  Todays blinding flash of the obvious (BFO): How can you expect pay-for-performance (P4P) programs in Medicare to work with out a designated physician quarterback (QB)? Please allow me to elaborate. P4P programs are based on two assumptions: Patients are assigned to a physician or a practice that will have primary responsibility for their care, [...]

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Practice Fusion’s EHR: Can Google’s “Endorsement” Overcome a Weak Business Model?

Practice Fusion (PF) has announced a deal with Google to provide a free electronic health record (EHR) to physicians. The EHR will be supported by ad revenues from pharmaceutical companies, insurance companies and others. Read more here. What’s the connection to care management and chronic disease? EHRs and personal health records (PHRs) are wildcards in [...]

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