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[Topic] Pay-for-Performance [Definition] 
A payment system where health care providers receive incentives for meeting or exceeding quality and cost benchmarks. Some systems also penalize providers who do not meet established benchmarks. The goal of pay-for-performance programs is to improve the quality of care over time.
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