title: CMS moving steadlly toward P4P; quality pros express reservations.
abstract: CMS official predicts system will become reality in two to four years. Some observers say pay for performance already is embedded in Medicare structure. Updating information systems, care in data analysis enable more complete compliance.
mesh_terms: D014487:Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, U.S.; D006801:Humans; D010816:Physician Incentive Plans; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care / Q000191:economics* / Q000379:methods; D014481:United States