Pay for Performance in Medicine: It Doesn't Work

The video discusses a study on the pay for performance program in US hospitals, which aims to reduce 30-day mortality rates for certain conditions. Despite financial incentives, the study found no significant difference in mortality rates between participating and non-participating hospitals. The video critiques the assumption that easy-to-measure metrics can improve quality and highlights the limitations of such programs. It concludes with acknowledgments to supporters.

What was the overall conclusion regarding the effectiveness of the pay-for-performance program?

What challenges are associated with measuring the success of pay-for-performance programs?