NCMS would like to remind physicians that eligible health care professionals who electronically prescribe (eRx) for all patients and report the electronic prescribing measure for at least 25 Medicare eligible visits before the end of the year will qualify for the one percent incentive for 2011 and will be exempt from the payment adjustment for 2013!

For more information about the eRx Incentive Program, refer to the following articles:

Nov. 1 Deadline for Medicare eRx Exemption Just Days Away, Bulletin, Oct. 21, 2011

2011 Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program Made Simple, 10-27-11

Questions regarding the eRx Incentive Program can be addressed to Terri Gonzalez, Practice Technical Assistance Coordinator, at 919-833-3836 or [email protected] or the Member Resource Center (MRC) at [email protected].