Question

Which of the following statements is not true for Pay-for-Performance (P4P) initiatives? - In areas where quality is poor and unlikely to change, the strategic planner should consider closing the service so that patient safety is not jeopardized and the hospital is less likely to incur malpractice suits. - P4P is a broad term that is used to describe initiatives to improve the quality, efficiency, and overall value of health care. - The Center for Medicare and Medicare services (CMS) is currently the only entity offering P4P incentives in the USA. - Research shows that health care providers still have a low level of awareness about P4P

Answer 1

The statement that is not true for Pay-for-Performance (P4P) initiatives is:

- "The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is currently the only entity offering P4P incentives in the USA."

This statement is not true because P4P initiatives are not limited to CMS. While CMS does offer P4P incentives, many other healthcare organizations, insurance providers, and private entities also implement their own P4P programs to improve healthcare quality and efficiency. Therefore, the statement is overly restrictive and does not reflect the broader scope of P4P initiatives.