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. 1982 Summer;17(2):157–183.

Quality Assurance Through Reimbursement

Peter W Shaughnessy 1,2,3,4, Bettina Kurowski 1,2,3,4
PMCID: PMC1068672  PMID: 6807939

Abstract

Quality assurance and reimbursement programs normally function separately in the health care field. This paper reviews objectives and certain conceptual issues associated with each type of program. Its primary intent is to summarize substantive and operational topics which must be addressed if quality of care is to be enhanced through reimbursement. The focus is on methods for integrating quality assurance and reimbursement. The final section presents topics for future research.

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