decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2010 Issue 2 (February)
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Article Overview
This article answers a reader question about whether participation in the PQRI program can occur alongside Medicare electronic prescribing or electronic health record incentive programs. It summarizes CMS-related guidance, notes the policy context around incentive programs, and outlines general functional capabilities associated with e-prescribing systems. The piece is useful for practices, billing staff, and compliance teams trying to understand how these federal programs relate to one another.
Why This Topic Matters
Providers and office staff need to understand how Medicare quality reporting and electronic incentive programs intersect so they can avoid improper payment assumptions and evaluate program participation options. The article also highlights broad system capability expectations relevant to e-prescribing workflows.
What You Will Learn
- How PQRI participation relates to Medicare electronic incentive programs
- The general CMS policy context surrounding e-prescribing and electronic health record incentives
- Broad functional capabilities associated with an e-prescribing system
- Where to look for additional Part B News guidance on these programs
Who Should Read This
- Physicians and eligible professionals
- Medical practice administrators
- Billing and coding staff
- Compliance and revenue cycle teams
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