Reimbursement, Incentive

**Definition:** A scheme which provides reimbursement for the health services rendered, generally by an institution, and which provides added financial rewards if certain conditions are met. Such a scheme is intended to promote and reward increased efficiency and cost containment, with better care, or at least without adverse effect on the quality of the care rendered.

**Tree numbers:** - N03.219.521.710.305.380

**Synonyms:** - Incentive Reimbursement