Pay for Performance: A Decision Guide for Purchasers

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Acknowledgment

The authors gratefully acknowledge the valuable comments made by 10 public and private purchasers, who generously contributed their time and expertise in reviewing a formative draft.

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Disclaimer

The views expressed in this report are those of the authors. No official endorsement by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is intended or should be inferred.

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