How Physicians Can Change the Future of Health Care

Authors: Michael E. Porter, PhD, MBA Elizabeth Olmsted Teisberg, PhD, MEngr, MS

Family practitioners associated with Life Laboratory in Pennsylvania have created a culture of attention to outcomes through chart review and physician performance feedback. Their efforts to achieve "optimal quality care" at lower costs have yielded significantly higher rates than the regional average of compliance with screening tests (mammography, Pap smears, colorectal screening and bone density scans), as well as lower overall use of medications (David Badolato, MD, Life Laboratory, written communication, January 16 and February 1, 2007).

JAMA, March 14, 2007-Vol 297, No.10

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