Association Between Physician Online Rating and Quality of Care.
Kanu OkikeTaylor K Peter-BibbKristal C XieOkike N OkikePublished in: Journal of medical Internet research (2016)
In this study of cardiac surgeons practicing in the 5 US states that publicly report outcomes, we found no correlation between online rating and risk-adjusted mortality rates. Patients using online rating websites to guide their choice of physician should recognize that these ratings may not reflect actual quality of care as defined by accepted metrics.
Keyphrases
- quality improvement
- social media
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- affordable care act
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