The Reasons to E prescribe

Medicare providers have a few good reasons to start E prescribing. Of all the initiatives relating to health care and technology , the one most likley to get adoption is e-prescribing. It is easier for the office than meeting all the EHR criteria and it makes sense for the patient. The hurdles for EHR adoption for more established older physicians seems less likely and more obtrusive but e-prescribing shouldnt be as intimidating.

Here are a few reasons to do it:
1. Avoidance of 1 percent penalty on claims if providers e-prescribe ten times in 2011.
2. Avoidance of 1.5% penalty on claims if providers e-prescribe at least 25 times in 2011.

Dont forget that to be eligible the physician would need to report the G code, G8553 along with a denominator code such as new and established patient visit codes.