Which act authorized the implementation of a PQRI that established a financial incentive for eligible professionals who participate in a voluntary quality reporting program?

The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) authorized the implementation of the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI). This program established financial incentives for eligible professionals who voluntarily reported on specific quality measures. The initiative aimed to improve healthcare quality and encourage the adoption of quality reporting among healthcare providers.