PBGH joins leading consumer, employer, and labor organizations in endorsing the Patient Charter for Physician Performance Measurement, Reporting and Tiering Programs issued by the Consumer-Purchaser Disclosure Project.  Supported by leading physician groups and health insurers, the Charter seeks to ensure transparency in how health plans measure doctors' performance and report the information to consumers:

• Consumers can make more informed decisions based on both quality and cost;
• Measurement is based on sound national standards and methodology;
• Both consumers and physicians have input into the measurement process and how results are reported;
• Measurement is a transparent process;
• Physicians have adequate notice and opportunity to correct any errors; and
• Physicians have information that helps them improve the quality of care that they provide. Read more