Table 3.
Physicians' relations with the health plans and other professionals: Respondents’ assessments of the extent of related phenomena (percent)
| Very great | Great | Moderate | Minor | Very minor | Not at all | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The health plan is doing everything it can to help physicians improve their performance |
11 |
39 |
27 |
16 |
4 |
3 |
| The physician has the capacity to deviate from the protocol |
10 |
32 |
33 |
18 |
4 |
3 |
| The program has led to improved teamwork |
8 |
39 |
24 |
13 |
7 |
9 |
| Physicians assist one another with suggestions on how to improve performance |
5 |
24 |
29 |
20 |
8 |
14 |
| The feedback on performance has helped me become a better physician |
9 |
40 |
29 |
11 |
5 |
6 |
| The computerized reminders are helpful in patient care | 24 | 46 | 19 | 8 | 2 | 1 |