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- Title
The Relative Value Scale Update Committee: Time for an Update.
- Authors
Urwin, John W.; Emanuel, Ezekiel J.
- Abstract
This Viewpoint discusses how problems with the methodology, structure, and recommendations of the Relative Value Scale Update Committee can lead to outdated or inaccurate physician payment data and lower quality of care, and calls for the use of empirical data and patient-specific outcomes to inform physician reimbursement.
- Subjects
RELATIVE value scales (Medical care); HEALTH services administration; MEDICAL fees; PHYSICIAN salaries; QUALITY of service; MEDICAL care; REIMBURSEMENT
- Publication
JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association, 2019, Vol 322, Issue 12, p1137
- ISSN
0098-7484
- Publication type
journal article
- DOI
10.1001/jama.2019.14591