Value-Based Physician Payments Modifier
{"Image DocumentName": "Value-Based Physician Payments Modifier", "Image ImageDescription": "Section 3007 of the Affordable Care Act mandate. CMS applies a value modifier under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Both cost and quality data are to be included in calculating payments for physicians. Value Modifier. Physician or group differential payments based on quality and cost of care delivered (PQRS) Rewards practitioners for doing the right thing for the patient. Timeline. Differential payments begin CY Performance periods begin CY 2013.", "Image XResolution": "37", "Image YResolution": "37", "Image ResolutionUnit": "Pixels/Centimeter", "Image Software": "SlidePlayer", "Image YCbCrPositioning": "Centered"}