; and (vi) Scaled percentage amount For purposes of this subsection (including paragraph (1)), the term scaled percentage amount means a progressively scaled percentage amount designated by the Secretary. The Secretary shall determine an appropriate progressive percentage scale for different categories of eligible professionals based on programmatic interests in efficiency, equity, and alignment of appropriate incentives. The maximum scaled percentage amount shall be 5 percent, and such maximum amount shall apply to an eligible professional that meets or exceeds the applicable percent (as defined in paragraph (2)(C)(iv)). In no case may an eligible professional below the applicable percent qualify for the maximum scaled percentage amount