The report shows the Physician Quality Reporting System and the eRx Incentive Program combined paid more than $662 million in incentives in 2010 across all participation options, a 72 percent increase from 2009. Other key findings from the report include the following:
• More than $391 million in Physician Quality Reporting System incentives was paid by CMS for the 2010 program year, indicating a 65 percent increase compared to 2009.
• The number of practices that qualified for an incentive for the 2010 Physician Quality Reporting System (19,232) increased 50 percent compared to 2009.
• The average incentive was $2,157 per eligible professional and $20,364 per practice.
• More than $270 million in eRx Incentive Program incentives was paid for the 2010 program year, indicating an 83 percent increase compared to 2009.
• The number of practices that qualified for an incentive in the 2010 eRx Incentive Program (18,713) increased 83 percent compared to 2009.
• The average eRx incentive payment was $3,836 per eligible professional and $14,476 per practice.
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