Wariness Over Blue Cross’ Rating System
No one argues that quality measurement on health care provided by individual doctors is desirable [“Blue Cross to Rate Doctors,” Oct. 10].
However, we must have some assurance that the yardstick is appropriate.
My trusting self tells me that Blue Cross of California is finally paying more attention to quality than merely the bottom line.
My cynical self and experience with Blue Cross, however, tell me that this will likely be just another scheme to justify a lower reimbursement rate to most physicians while claiming that the current rate is already serving as the bonus promised for the chosen few.
It will be one of the happiest days in my life to be proved wrong in my skepticism.
John T. Chiu MD
Newport Beach
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