Pay-for-Performance
Our Stance
The AAFP supports pay-for-performance (P4P) programs that focus on improved patient outcomes and provide positive physician incentives. The AAFP policy emphasizes seven principles for P4P programs:
- Focus on improved quality of care.
- Support the physician/patient relationship.
- Utilize evidence-based clinical guidelines.
- Involve practicing physicians in program design.
- Use reliable, accurate and scientifically valid data.
- Provide positive physician incentives.
- Offer voluntary physician participation.
AAFP Advocacy Activities
- AAFP has met face-to-face with Aetna, Cigna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare and Wellpoint to discuss pay-for-performance and other issues. AAFP urges payers to adhere to the seven principles defined in the pay-for-performance policy.
- AAFP has member representation on several national payer advisory boards, such as UnitedHealthcare and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association, providing the family physician perspective.
