Research the Physician Group Practice (PGP) Demonstration project sponsored by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Start with the CMS Website at www.cms.hhs.gov.
- What were the goals of the demonstration?
- What quality measures are utilized in this demonstration?
- Which ten physician groups are participating in this demonstration?
- What incentive structure is used to influence the physician groups to improve the quality of care provided to their Medicare patients?
- What were the final results?
- How has this demonstration project effected current practice?