Physicians who do not successfully participate in PQRS will be penalized 1.5 percent of Medicare payment; penalized 2 percent for non-participation in following years.


Payment adjustments through Medicare being for eligible professionals and hospitals who do not demonstrate “meaningful use” of EHR technology; Stage 3 criteria begin.


Physician payments tied to “quality” they provide, so higher value of care brings higher payments.



Sources: Healthcare.gov; Kaiser Family Foundation; AAHSA; The Physicians Foundation; CMS
