Pay for Performance: Will There Be Tit-For-Tat On Pay-For-Performance?

Why This Topic Matters

Changes to Medicare payment policy and quality incentives can affect physician reimbursement, reporting expectations, and participation in federal programs. Understanding the direction of these proposals helps stakeholders anticipate operational and financial impacts.

Article Sections

1. Policy debate over pay-for-performance and physician payment relief

   Summarizes the legislative discussion around quality-based incentives in Medicare and the possibility of pairing them with payment relief measures. It also reflects viewpoints from Washington observers, lawmakers, and physician organizations.

2. CMS quality measures and physician group demonstrations

   Describes CMS efforts to develop quality indicators for physicians and related specialties, along with its work on broader ambulatory care measures. It also notes a demonstration project involving multi-specialty physician groups and performance targets.