Doctor report cards: a new way to boost primary care quality?

NCT ID NCT06155292

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of California, Los Angeles Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether sending primary care physicians personalized report cards with their performance metrics can improve the quality of care they provide. Some doctors will receive standard emails, while others get personalized feedback and information on how the program was shaped by physician input. The study aims to see which communication style encourages doctors to engage more with quality improvement resources.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: personalized report card emails and bottom-up framing
What this could lead to: If effective, personalized feedback could help improve the quality of primary care by motivating physicians to engage with improvement resources.
What could go wrong: This is a behavioral study, not a drug trial, so the impact may be modest. Results depend on how physicians respond to emails, which can vary widely.

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BEHAVIORAL ECONOMICS HEALTH MAINTENANCE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE

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Locations

UCLA Health Department of Medicine, Quality Office

Los Angeles, California, 90095, United States

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