decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2008 Issue 7 (July)
E-prescribing coupled with PQRI can raise payments by 4% in 2009
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Article Overview
This article covers Medicare policy changes affecting e-prescribing adoption, including how the incentive structure relates to PQRI, when payment adjustments begin, and what providers need to know about implementation and compliance context. It is relevant to physicians, billing staff, compliance professionals, and practices evaluating electronic prescribing technology and Medicare reporting requirements.
Why This Topic Matters
The article helps readers understand how federal payment policy may affect practice revenue, technology adoption, and compliance planning around e-prescribing and quality reporting.
What You Will Learn
- How Medicare policy changes relate e-prescribing to quality reporting incentives
- When incentive and penalty periods begin and how they phase in over time
- What operational and technology considerations are mentioned for e-prescribing adoption
- Which organizations and federal agencies are involved in the policy context
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Medical practice administrators
- Medical billers and coders
- Compliance professionals
- Health IT stakeholders
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