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Title
The public release of performance data: what do we expect to gain? A review of the evidence.
Authors
Marshall, M N; Shekelle, P G; Leatherman, S; Brook, R H
Abstract
Information about the performance of hospitals, health professionals, and health care organizations has been made public in the United States for more than a decade. The expected gains of public disclosure have not been made clear, and both the benefits and potential risks have received minimal empirical investigation.