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What Types of Effects to Look For
- Data collection should not only track intended consequences but also monitor potential side effects:
- Patient selection/dumping (changes in case-mix, excessive switching)
- Diversion of attention away from other important aspects of care
- Widening gaps in performance between best and worst
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