### Question
What does physician incentive plan mean?


### Answer
**Physician incentive plan** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 1395nn*:

> any compensation arrangement between an entity 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 entity

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

