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For six months this year, from July 1 through December 31, Medicare is authorized to make a 1.5% bonus payment to physicians who voluntarily report certain quality performance measures on their claims. The payments were approved in the Tax Relief & Health Care Act of 2006, and $300 million was set aside for the bonus payout pool.

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January 29, 2007 - Table of Contents

NIR January 29, 2007 (full PDF issue)

President Joins Growing Debate on Expanding Health Coverage

CMS Spells Out Details on Physician Bonus Pay

Shifting Political Winds Among States, on Capitol Hill Favor Greater Expansion of Healthcare Coverage

AAB Registry Exams Approved for California Licensure

Medicare Regulatory Briefs

Diabetes & Cancer Screening Lag Behind in Quality Gains