decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2012 Issue 7 (July)
Participating in meaningful use could qualify you for new e-Rx exemptions
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Article Overview
This article covers proposed CMS changes that could affect e-prescribing penalty exemptions for eligible professionals and group practices participating in the EHR incentive program. It outlines the general categories of hardship exemptions, the reporting-period timing involved, and the administrative process CMS would use to evaluate participation status. The content is relevant to physicians, group practices, and coding/billing staff who track Medicare and Medicaid EHR incentive activity and e-Rx compliance.
Why This Topic Matters
The topic matters because e-prescribing penalties and EHR incentive program participation can overlap in ways that affect whether a provider qualifies for a hardship exemption. Understanding the proposed criteria and timing helps practices monitor compliance, registration, and documentation requirements.
Article Sections
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e-Prescribing
Introduces the proposed hardship exemption categories connected to EHR incentive program participation and meaningful use. It also describes the general administrative context for the CMS proposal.
What You Will Learn
- How proposed e-prescribing hardship exemptions are connected to EHR incentive program participation
- Which provider groups may be affected by the CMS proposal
- What kinds of reporting-period and registration topics the article addresses
- How CMS says it would review incentive-program information for exemption purposes
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Eligible professionals
- Group practices
- Medical coders
- Billing staff
- Practice administrators
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