Physician behavior modification using claims data: tetracycline for upper respiratory infection.
PubMedPublished 1 November 1982Open access
Thomas S. McConnell, Alice H. Cushing, Arthur D. Bankhurst, James L. Healy, Patricia A. McIlvenna, Betty Skipper
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Modification of physicians' tetracycline prescribing behavior was achieved in an actual practice setting by personal visits from peer physicians.
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Professional Standards Review Organization claims data were used in defining, planning, implementing and evaluating an approach to an ambulatory medical care problem utilizing educational intervention. Modification of physicians' tetracycline prescribing behavior was achieved in an actual practice setting by personal visits from peer physicians.
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Immunology and MicrobiologySocial SciencesHealth Professions
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