### Question
How does the law define qualified Maintenance of Certification Program practice assessment?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*, **qualified Maintenance of Certification Program practice assessment** is defined as:

> an assessment of a physician's practice that—


(I) includes an initial assessment of an eligible professional's practice that is designed to demonstrate the physician's use of evidence-based medicine

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1395w*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XVIII-HEALTH INSURANCE FOR AGED AND DISABLED > Part B-Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits for Aged and Disabled**

