There are differences in the two incentive programs. The Medicare program includes “nonhospital-based” providers such as physicians and dentists (MD, DO, DOS, DDM), podiatrists, optometrists, and chiropractors. Medicare offers up to $44,000 in incentives. The Medicaid program includes nonhospital-based physicians to include nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, dentists, or physician assistants with greater than 30% Medicaid volume or 20% for pediatricians. This program includes up to $63,570 in incentives.
