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Published in final edited form as: Pediatrics. 2007 May;119(5):975–982. doi: 10.1542/peds.2006-1565

TABLE 1. Recommendations for Adapting Pay-for-Performance to the NICU Setting.

Quality measurement
Method	Composite indicator
Source	Clinical database
Incentive design
Incentive structure	Combination (noncompetitive and competitive)
Payment structure	Bonus
Payment frequency	At least yearly
Recipient	Group incentive
Amount	5% to 10%