Performance Based Payment (PBP) in University Hospitals

Performance Based Payment (PBP) in University Hospitals

Vahit , Yiğit

The objective of this study is to evaluate the impact of the performance-based payment system in university hospital and to determine the potential problems with their solutions. The research was carried out at university hospitals in Turkey. In this research, qualitative research method was used. The content of the survey data, qualitative research method, which is the most commonly used technique, has been obtained by interview technique. The results of the analysis has revealed that advantages of this system include; effective and efficient management of resources, a accessibility to healthcare services, increased patient satisfaction, ease of patients’ to reach healthcare services, more accurate and correct medical records. The disadvantages of this system are as follows: left the job of specialist physicians, prohibition of private health care work of specialist physicians, be a source of conflict among the staff, misallocation and wasteful expenditure of resources, unnecessary tests, admissions, interventions, increased unethical behaviors, decrease in the will to work and co operate with co-workers. Keywords: Health Policy and Management, Performance, Payment, Motivation, Hospital

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2012-05-31

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