Gary J. Young, PhD, JD

This study found no evidence that hospital employment of physicians resulted in physicians treating sicker patients, undercutting claims that hospital-employed physicians serve a higher-acuity patient mix.

Patient-provider communication quality metrics at safety net hospitals are indirectly affected by changes in regional market factors that influence patients’ demand for care.

To address the lack of standards in public reports of provider performance, the authors outline a model to ensure the integrity and transparency of reports.