JCAHO issues roadmap on P4Ps, citing 'few well-articulated goals'.
--Well-defined programs can help avoid unintended consequences, according to the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations. --Principles stress aligning reimbursement with high quality and patient safety. --Quality experts see advantages in standardized measures for comparative data.
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