Which of the Following Statements About Quality Related Events (2003)

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about quality related events (2003) is/are FALSE?

• A) AHRQ launched its annual health quality & disparities reports
• B) Pay-for-performance program was launched rewarding physicians for adhering to evidence-based treatment guidelines
• C) Pay-for-performance increased physician payment & improved quality
• D) Current (2015) AHRQ reports indicate quality has improved
• E) Current (2015) AHRQ reports indicate disparities have not improved

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