A scheme which provides reimbursement for the health services rendered, generally by an institution, and which provides added financial rewards if certain conditions are met. Such a scheme is intended to promote and reward increased efficiency and cost containment, with better care, or at least without adverse effect on the quality of the care rendered.

DUI

D012052 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0018735

History note

91(79); was see under REIMBURSEMENT MECHANISMS 1979-90

Public note

91; was see under REIMBURSEMENT MECHANISMS 1979-90