Physicians´ Multitasking and Incentives:Empirical Evidence from a Natural Experiment

We analyse how physicians respond to contractual changes and incentives within amultitasking environment. In 1999 the Quebec government (Canada) introduced an optionalmixed compensation system, combining a fixed per diem with a discounted (relative to thetraditional fee-for-service system) fee for services provided. We combine panel survey andadministrative data on Quebec physicians to evaluate the impact of this change in incentiveson their practice choices...