The current invention is directed to improve methods for providing health care and for reducing the cost of health care. Additionally, the methods of the current invention are designed to improve the clinical outcome for the patient. The methods of the current invention provide financial incentives to both the patient and the medical service provider in an integrated manner that create appropriate checks and balances which encourages patient empowerment as well as patient and medical practitioner accountability. The method of the current invention incorporates evidence-based medicine treatment guidelines and content, and dispenses information therapy and other similar types of content through an Internet application or by other means to improve the standard of health care treatment which leads to better clinical outcomes, healthier behavior, and a reduction in the overall cost of health care.