Search results for "Electronic Prescribing"
E-prescribing incentives change to penalties on June 30
What had been incentives until now to electronically prescribe drugs will become penalties very soon. ACP's practice management staff outline what physicians must do today to avoid a 1.5% penalty on all Medicare allowed charges.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/eRx.htm
1 Feb 2011
The e-prescribing paradox
Practices need to have an e-prescribing system up and running by the end of May. Learn how to qualify by using the G8553 code at least 10 times by then.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/02/tips.htm
1 Feb 2011
ACP, others release updated guide to e-prescribing
ACP recently joined other organizations in releasing an updated version of “A Clinician's Guide to Electronic Prescribing,” which assists health care professionals in transitioning from paper to e-prescribing systems.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/05/10/6.htm
10 May 2011
Proposed changes to e-prescribing program announced
CMS recently released a proposed rule that would update the Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/07/6.htm
7 Jun 2011
STOPP criteria work better than Beers
Adverse drug events in elderly patients could potentially be reduced by use of the STOPP (Screening Tool of Older Persons' potentially inappropriate Prescriptions) criteria, a new study suggested.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/06/21/5.htm
21 Jun 2011
Incentive programs yield mixed results for expectant internists
Three programs that promised more reimbursement for primary care delivered mixed results. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services laid out who actually received more for using computers in medicine, and how much.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2011/07/coding.htm
1 Jul 2011
Incentive payments for 2010 now available
Incentive payments for CMS’ 2010 Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program have begun for eligible professionals who met the criteria for successful reporting. Distribution of 2010 payments is scheduled to be completed by the end of this month.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/16/7.htm
16 Aug 2011
Changes finalized to eRx program
Last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a new final rule, making changes to the Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program for 2011.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/09/13/7.htm
13 Sep 2011
Last chance to avoid eRx penalty
Today is the last day to apply for a hardship exemption for the Medicare e-Prescribing program.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/11/01/9.htm
1 Nov 2011
New guidance from ACP on eRx in 2012
New information about the Medicare Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program for 2012 is now available on the Running a Practice section of the College website.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/12/06/10.htm
6 Dec 2011