Peer Comparison Experiment to Reduce Low-Value Care in Switzerland
What is the impact of personalized information on medical decisions in primary care?
Factsheet
- Lead school School of Health Professions
- Institute(s) Institute of Health Economics and Health Policy
- Funding organisation SNSF
- Duration 01.07.2020 - 31.05.2023
- Project management Prof. Dr. Tobias Benjamin Müller
- Head of project Prof. Dr. Tobias Benjamin Müller
- Project staff Prof. Dr. Tobias Benjamin Müller
Situation
The healthcare system suffers from major inefficiencies. Many patients receive medical services with little benefit (low-value care). These resources could be channeled towards better use and more health.
Course of action
Randomised field experiment on the influence of peer comparison feedback and clinical guideliens on medical decisions of primary care providers (PCPs) in the outpatient sector in Switzerland.