Analysis of the ability of the new needs adjustment formula to improve the setting of weighted capitation prescribing budgets in English general practice

Authors: Baines, D.L. and Parry, D.J.

Journal: British Medical Journal

Volume: 320

Issue: 7230

Pages: 288-290

ISSN: 0959-8146

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.320.7230.288

Abstract:

The existing weighted capitation formula used for setting prescribing budgets in English general practice has known limitations. A new needs adjustment formula was designed to address many of these limitations. As the new formula was developed using a similar procedure for identifying patients' needs, it embodies some of the limitations of its predecessor. In particular, the new formula may have institutionalised historical prescribing patterns and may fail to measure patients' needs directly. The new formula should be subjected to piloting and a formal evaluation before it is recommended for use nationally.

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Analysis of the ability of the new needs adjustment formula to improve the setting of weighted capitation prescribing budgets in English general practice.

Authors: Baines, D.L. and Parry, D.J.

Journal: BMJ

Volume: 320

Issue: 7230

Pages: 288-290

ISSN: 0959-8138

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.320.7230.288

Source: PubMed

Analysis of the ability of the new needs adjustment formula to improve the setting of weighted capitation prescribing budgets in English general practice

Authors: Baines, D.L. and Parry, D.J.

Journal: BRITISH MEDICAL JOURNAL

Volume: 320

Issue: 7230

Pages: 288-290

ISSN: 0959-8138

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.320.7230.288

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Analysis of the ability of the new needs adjustment formula to improve the setting of weighted capitation prescribing budgets in English general practice.

Authors: Baines, D.L. and Parry, D.J.

Journal: BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

Volume: 320

Issue: 7230

Pages: 288-290

eISSN: 1756-1833

ISSN: 0959-8138

DOI: 10.1136/bmj.320.7230.288

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