Physician Incentives Include Payments Made Directly or Indirectly to Health

Physician incentives include payments made directly or indirectly to health care providers to __________ so as to save money for the managed care plan. Managed care plans that contract with Medicare or Medicaid must disclose information about physician incentive plans to CMS or state Medicaid agencies before a new or renewed contract receives final approval.

A) contractually provide limits and quotas for services
B) encourage them to reduce or limit patient services
C) prevent physicians from receiving payment for services
D) underwrite exotic travel and other bonuses for services