The American journal of managed care
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To examine the association between primary care physician (PCP) reimbursement and delivery of sexually transmitted disease (STD) services. ⋯ Some physician reimbursement methods may influence care delivery, but reimbursement is not consistently associated with how physicians deliver STD care. Interventions to encourage physicians to consistently provide guideline-concordant care despite conflicting financial incentives can maintain quality of care. In addition, incentives that may improve guideline-concordant care should be strengthened.