What are the benefits of applying for BTE recognition?
• Physicians can demonstrate to the public and to their professional peers that they meet the standards of care assessed by the program by issuing a press release, as well as having their recognition achievements posted on BTE’s consumer portal, HealthGrades (http://www.healthgrades.com), and communicated to both health plans and employers by BTE. • Physicians may use the BTE Recognition to demonstrate that they meet the standards of care assessed by the program when contracting with health organizations and purchasers of health services. • Physicians can identify areas of their practice that vary from the performance criteria and take steps to improve quality of care. • Where applicable, physicians can establish eligibility for pay-for-performance bonuses or differential reimbursement from payers and health plans.
• Clinicians can demonstrate to the public and to their professional peers that they meet the standards of care assessed by the program by issuing a press release, as well as having their recognition achievements posted on BTE’s consumer portal, HealthGrades (http://www.healthgrades.com), and communicated to both health plans and employers by BTE. • Clinicians may use the BTE Recognition to demonstrate that they meet the standards of care assessed by the program when contracting with health organizations and purchasers of health services. • Clinicians can identify areas of their practice that vary from the performance criteria and take steps to improve quality of care. • Where applicable, clinicians can establish eligibility for pay-for-performance bonuses or differential reimbursement from payers and health plans.
