Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. released a brief examining the role of financial incentives for health care providers and consumers within the national health care reform law.  The authors explore incentives that encourage the use of effective care and caution that poorly designed financial incentives can have an adverse effect on health costs and outcomes.

From the report:  

Health reform will emphasize financial incentives for providers and consumers to promote the use of effective health services and discourage the use of marginally effective or inappropriate services. This brief looks at evidence on the impacts of financial incentives and draws lessons for policymakers.

Full report: Financial Incentives for Health Care Providers and Consumers (PDF | 483.6 KB) 

Mathematica Policy Research, Inc. (2010). Financial incentives for health care providers and consumers. Bernstein, J., Chollet, D. and Peterson, S.