### Question
How does the law define physician incentive plan?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395mm*, **physician incentive plan** is defined as:

> any compensation arrangement between an eligible organization and a physician or physician group that may directly or indirectly have the effect of reducing or limiting services provided with respect to individuals enrolled with the organization

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395mm*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part D-Miscellaneous Provisions**

