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Criticism of Utilization-Based Incentive Programs Prod Move To Quality Programs

A spate of lawsuits related to utilization-based physician-incentive programs a few years ago has led to a shift toward quality-based incentives, according to one lawyer. But physicians are skeptical . . .

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