supplier induced demand (2)
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Supplier Induced Demand
• Disclosure:
• Supplier induced demand has many variables that are subjective and difficult to control for. Today's discussion is in no way an exhaustive approach of all variables but an introduction.
Supplier Induced Demand
• Defined:
• Simply put, it’s when asymmetry exists between the supplier and consumer.
• “ when a physician influences a patients demand for care”
• Build it and they will come???
Question
• What are some reasons Asymmetry Exists? In other words, what may be the reason/s that the physicians may increase their own demand?
Some things to consider
• Income Driver
• It could be a motivator for the physician to maintain or acquire a certain life style
• Professional Uncertainty
• Individual practice patterns
Professional Uncertainty
• Typically seen in the ER whereby Residents or Interns order a wealth of tests due to lack of experience and or uncertainty. This is an example whereby over utilization of lab and CT can be minimized through protocol implementation.
Standardization
• Some organization seek to use bench mark data and standards which decrease variations.
• Standardizing practices allows for a more credible estimation of resource consumption.
• JCI- Joint Commission collateral incentives. Increase Quality, Better Resource Estimation.
• Drug Companies- in addition to targeting physicians, Pharmaceutical companies are even more aggressive to target the patient directly. If you want to feel….ask your doctor for….
• Ie. Weight loss, Hair Restoration,
Other Examples of Provider Induced Demand
Provider Exception
• Lets be Fair, not all Physicians are motivated by income nor are all pharmaceutical companies by their bottom line right?
• What happened to the patient advocate ?
Cultural Consideration
• Where the provider would want to limit resources either for conservation or limited supply some , cultures expect an exhaustive effort.
Cultural Consideration
• What norms or practice would be an example in your own country?
• Ie. Hospice service availability?
• Nursing home or extended stay availability?
• Family role in care giving?
• Patient Expectations - Something must be done….
Modern Challenges
• Provider Included demand has and is changing. Sites like WEBMD and just about any Google search Arm would be patients with information to begin self diagnosing.
• Direct marketing.
Practical Application
• What tools can you use in your administration?
• What are some methods of aligning physician incentives?
• What is the historical perspective of Provider Induced demand and how has it changed?
• What are some cultural considerations?
Practical Application
• Align Physicians Incentives.
• The Physician gain the availability to increase revenue but is shared with the hospital.
• Physician Fees vs. Salary Considerations
• Who should collect payments and how?
Group Quiz CT Services
• What are some variables to consider?
• What controls can act to balance demand and supply?
• What could happen if services are provided below market rate?
• How do you minimize provider induced demand?