Survey of RBRVS-based performance appraisal methods at 12 public hospitals
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-6672.2018.09.017
- VernacularTitle:12所公立医院实行RBRVS相关绩效评价方法现状分析
- Author:
Jie CHEN
1
;
Xiaoren ZHANG
;
Bo PANG
;
Fangqi YANG
;
Hui ZHAO
Author Information
1. 100730,北京医院 国家老年医学中心
- Keywords:
Hospital management;
RBRVS;
Performance management;
Appraisal
- From:
Chinese Journal of Hospital Administration
2018;34(9):770-773
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To learn the initial application of RBRVS related performance appraisal at public hospitals in China. Methods 12 tertiary public hospitals which took the lead to introduce RBRVS models, via third-party cooperation, in medical stuff performance assessment over one year were surveyed. The study summarized their design emphases of RBRVS performance appraisal, covering such aspects as appraisal level, accounting method, conceptual design, points setup and items charged as cost. Descriptive statistics was used to analyze the data so acquired. Results As shown in the performance appraisal level, most hospitals were found with defects in refining levels, as eight hospitals only appraise down to the department level, three to diagnostic group level, and only one hospital to individuals. Of these hospitals, over eight hospitals used RBRVS to elevate the efficiency and inventiveness of employees, while half of these hospitals reported the method can improve service, reduce cost and enhance quality of care. Conclusions Public hospitals enjoy advantages via third-party cooperation RVRBS method in RVRBS-related reforms. Introduction of this method calls for localization design based specifics and management goals of public hospitals.
