E-Prescribing

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Information and Resources
Physicians can reap many benefits of e-prescribing, such as medication reconciliation, medication history, eligibility, and formulary information. Physicians interested in automating the prescribing process must use an e-prescribing or EMR system certified to connect to the Pharmacy Health Information Exchange, which is operated by SureScripts. Below are links to a variety of information and resources about e-prescribing.
2013 E-prescribing Penalty and Incentive Guidelines

You have until June 30 to avoid a 2-percent penalty on all 2014 Medicare Part B claims. If you do not already e-prescribe in your office, now is the time to begin. If you do not already use an electronic health record (EHR) system with e-prescribing capabilities, you can install a stand-alone e-prescribing system and still meet the approaching deadline.

You must report e-prescribing via claims using G-code G8553 on at least 10 unique Medicare encounters by June 30 to prevent the penalty. Three prescriptions for one patient encounter will count as only one e-prescribing incident.

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The Basics of E-Prescribing

E-Prescribing Information (PDF) - Information for patients and physicians

A Clinician's Guide to E-Prescribing (PDF) - SureScripts

Certified E-Prescribing Software - SureScripts

Electronic Prescribing Guide (PDF) - SureScripts
Learn more about adopting and using e-prescribing technology

Selected Best Practices (PDF) - SureScripts
Best practices for physicians starting to do e-prescribing

Electronic Signatures: What are they, and are they legally valid?

CMS Won't Accept Signature Stamps (Action, Aug. 18, 2008)
Controlled Substances

Find out the status of electronic prescribing for controlled substances using the following links.

What is the status of electronic prescribing for controlled substances? - SureScripts

Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances – DEA

FAQs on E-Prescribing Controlled Substances - DEA

DPS Tracks Drug Shoppers - (Action, Aug. 15, 2012)
What do I need to know about the Medicare E-Prescribing Incentive Program?

The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA) created an e-prescribing reporting incentive that pays successful electronic prescribers a percent of Medicare billing. For 2009 and 2010, that was 2 percent; for 2011, it was 1 percent; a penalty has started in 2012 for physicians not utilizing electronic prescribing. It is important to note that physicians must report in 2012 to avoid the 2013 penalty! Use the resources below to assist you with the program details and the process.

Incentive Information

2012 E-Prescribing Incentive Requirements (PDF) - New

CMS's E-Prescribing Incentive Program - CMS

Medicare's Practical Guide to the E- Prescribing Incentive Program (PDF) - CMS

Electronic Prescribing Incentive Fact Sheet (PDF) - CMS

Latest News on the E-Prescribing Incentive Program - SureScripts

State Perspectives: Texas - SureScripts

   Penalty Information

Meaningful Use Means No eRx Penalty (Action, Dec. 4, 2012)

Penalized for Not E-Prescribing in 2011?

2012 E-Prescribing Feedback Report User Guide - CMS

E-Prescribing Payment Adjustment Info - CMS (MLN Matters)

Alternative Process for Individual Eligible Professionals to Access PQRI and E-Prescribing Feedback Reports (PDF) – CMS
Advocacy

What has TMA done to advocate for physicians when it comes to e-prescribing?

Comment Letter on eRx Program Modifications (PDF) – July 2011

Letter Urging CMS to Delay eRx Requirement (PDF) - June 22, 2011
Resources

The following are a few resources related to e-prescribing.

Get Rx Connected Campaign
Information and guidance on how to 'Get Connected' for e-prescribing

E-Prescribing Hassle Factor Log
Have you had e-prescribing issues with a pharmacy? Is one of your local pharmacies not on board with e-prescribing yet? Let us know.

MD to Pharmacy Announcement Letter (PDF) - SureScripts
A template for practices to send to area pharmacies to let them know that they will be prescribing electronically

Transcript of TMA's #eRx630 Twitter chat (June 15, 2011)
News Updates

Read the latest news from TMA on e-prescribing.

E-Prescribe by June 30 to Avoid 2014 Penalties (Action, Apr. 15, 2013)

Watch for E-Prescribing Overpayments (Action, March 1, 2013)

2013 E-Rx Penalty and Incentive Guidelines (Action, Feb. 1, 2013)

Meaningful Use Means No eRx Penalty (Action, Dec. 4, 2012)

DPS Tracks Drug Shoppers (Action, Aug. 15, 2012)

E-Prescribing Math for Non-Par Medicare Physicians

Did You Get an E-Prescribing Penalty? (Action, Apr. 3, 2012)

E-Prescribing, PQRS Accept Appeals (Action, Jan. 3, 2012)

Can I Benefit From These Three Incentive Programs at Once? (Action, Apr. 8, 2011)

TMA comments to the DEA on E-Prescribing (PDF) - June 1, 2010

CMS Won't Accept Signature Stamps (Action, Aug. 18, 2008)

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