CMS announces results of first PQRI incentive program

Medicare will pay more than $36 million to healthcare providers who satisfactorily reported quality information under the 2007 PQRI, according to data released by CMS. The average incentive amount being paid to individual professionals is more than $600, and the average incentive payment for a physician group practice is greater than $4,700, with the largest payment to a physician group practice totaling more than $205,700. About 56,700 physicians and other professionals met the statutory requirements for satisfactory reporting during the 2007 reporting period and will receive incentive payments. Eligible providers should receive their payments by August 2008.
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