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Payment Theory and the Last Mile Problem

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 January 2021

John V. Jacobi
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Abstract

Health reform debate understandably focuses on large system design. We should not omit attention to the “last mile” problem of physician payment theory. Achieving fundamental goals of integrative, patient-centered primary care depends on thoughtful financial support. This commentary describes the nature and importance of innovative primary care payment programs.

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Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics , Volume 48 , Issue 3: A Bold Agenda for the Next Steps in Health Reform , Fall 2020 , pp. 474 - 479
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Copyright © American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics 2020

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