Physician reimbursement and the resource-based relative-value scale.
This article assesses the situation that led to the development of the Resource-Based Relative-Value Scale (RBRVS), describes the scale and how it might be applied, and compares it to other reimbursement schemes. Potential weaknesses of the RBRVS are also discussed.
Grossman
J
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South Florida Utilization Review, Miami 33133.
D003625:Data Collection; D004470:Economics, Medical; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005245:Fee Schedules; D016345:Medicare Part B / Q000458:organization & administration*; D015895:Relative Value Scales; D013038:Specialization; D014481:United States