Medicine Quote by Michael E. Porter
““Rather than measuring results and rewarding excellent providers with more patients, the focus has been on lifting all boats by attempting to raise all providers of a service to an acceptable level. The principal tools have been practice guidelines and standards of care that every provider is expected to meet. Evidence-based medicine is another term for practicing based on accepted standards of care.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Competitive Advantage, Michael E. Porter, 1985
Improving overall quality raises standards for all, but may overlook rewarding top performers.
In simple terms: Raising standards helps everyone, but can ignore excellence.
Key Takeaway
Balance universal standards with incentives for excellence.
Themes
quality
equity
incentives
Mood
analytical
balanced
Type
strategic
reflective
When to use this quote
- healthcare policy
- corporate performance reviews
- education reform
Key Concepts
systemic improvement
fairness
Questions to Reflect On
- How to reward excellence while raising baseline?
- What incentives sustain top performance?
A Different Perspective
Risk of demotivating high achievers.
