More than 80 percent of Medicare providers will face penalties for failing to meet quality thresholds if current performance trends continue, according to a new study.
The Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute found Tuesday that fewer than one in five Medicare providers meet the program’s Physician Quality Report System (PQRS) standards and are eligible for related bonus payments.
This point spells trouble for Medicare providers as the bonus program is converted to penalties for failing to meet PQRS requirements this year, researchers wrote.
The change comes as part of President Obama’s signature healthcare law.
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