Pay for Performance funding and emergency hospital admissions with Thomas Mason

Pay for Performance funding and emergency hospital admissions with Thomas Mason

Ever wondered if financial incentives in addiction treatment could backfire? In this episode of 'Addiction Audio', Dr. Rob Calder chats with Dr. Thomas Mason about his intriguing research on pay-for-performance models in addiction care. Dr. Mason dives into how these models, designed to improve treatment outcomes, might actually lead to more emergency hospital admissions. Curious about why this happens?

It turns out, the pressure to meet targets can sometimes result in 'cherry-picking' patients, leaving those with more complex needs out in the cold. Dr. Mason also discusses how these funding schemes impact access to treatment, with some surprising findings on who gets left behind. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the nitty-gritty of addiction treatment funding and its real-world effects.

Tune in to hear about the challenges and potential improvements in funding models that could make a difference.