EHR Penalties: CMS Proposes 4 Additional Exemptions to Help You Avoid EHR Penalty

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Article Overview

This article explains a CMS proposal to expand hardship exemption options tied to the Medicare e-prescribing payment adjustment. It is useful for physicians, eligible professionals, and coding/billing staff who need to understand the scope of the proposal, timing for comments, and the general categories of circumstances CMS is considering.

Why This Topic Matters

The proposal may affect whether certain eligible professionals are subject to the upcoming payment adjustment. It also highlights the administrative information and comment deadline associated with the policy change.

Article Sections

  1. Background on the E-prescribing Penalty

    Introduces the payment adjustment timeline and the general context for CMS’s proposal. Summarizes why practices have raised concerns about current exemption options.

  2. Proposed Additional Hardship Exemptions

    Outlines the additional categories CMS is considering for hardship review. The section focuses on broad eligibility themes tied to participation status, medication restrictions, prescribing volume, and measure-reporting limitations.

  3. Heed Oct. 1 Deadline

    Describes the request deadline and the general types of information that would be required in an exemption request. Also notes the public comment period and where the proposal can be reviewed.

What You Will Learn

  • How CMS is adjusting the e-prescribing penalty exemption framework
  • What broad circumstances may qualify for hardship consideration
  • What information is generally expected in an exemption request
  • When comments on the proposal are due and where the proposal was posted

Who Should Read This

  • Physicians
  • Eligible professionals
  • Medical practice administrators
  • Billing and compliance staff
  • Health information management professionals

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