Unclear how e-prescribing bonus will play out

Article Overview

This article covers a Medicare-related electronic prescribing incentive program created by recent legislation, along with the anticipated CMS rulemaking that will define how the program works. It is relevant to physicians, other authorized prescribers, billing and compliance staff, and organizations tracking Medicare payment policy and health IT adoption. The piece discusses the general structure of the bonus schedule, the possibility of future penalties, and the administrative guidance expected from CMS.