In recent health care reforms, several countries have replaced pure payment schemes for physicians (fee …-for-service, capitation) by so-called mixed payment schemes. Until now it is still an unresolved issue whether patients are really better off … after these reforms. In this study we compare the effects resulting from pure and mixed incentives for physicians under …

procedures for their patients, and appealing MCO treatment denials, physicians fulfill their ethical obligations to their … Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) represents a powerful shield which precludes patients from recovering for injuries incurred due to … bears noting that ERISA does not provide similar liability protection to physicians. Second, independent contractor law also …

procedures for their patients, and appealing MCO treatment denials, physicians fulfill their ethical obligations to their … Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) represents a powerful shield which precludes patients from recovering for injuries incurred due to … bears noting that ERISA does not provide similar liability protection to physicians. Second, independent contractor law also …