Performance-based physician reimbursement and influenza immunization rates in the elderly
American Journal of Preventive MedicinePublished 1 February 1998
Ruth Kouides, Nancy M. Bennett, Bonnie Lewis, Joseph D. Cappuccio, William H. Barker, F. Marc LaForce
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Despite high background immunization rates, this modest financial incentive was responsible for approximately 7% increase in immunization rate among the ambulatory elderly.
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Despite high background immunization rates, this modest financial incentive was responsible for approximately 7% increase in immunization rate among the ambulatory elderly.
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