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Advising the Congress on Medicare issues
MedPAC > Recommendations > Using incentives to improve the quality of care in Medicare

Using incentives to improve the quality of care in Medicare

June 12, 2003

The Secretary should conduct demonstrations to evaluate provider payment differentials and structures that reward and improve quality.

Appeared in: June 2003 - Chapter 8

Topics: Delivery system reforms and Quality.