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Enter the E-Scribing Era by Following 3 Simple Steps

Published on Tue Nov 24, 2009

Find out what percentage bonus you'll receive from Medicare. Can your otolaryngologist afford not to adopt escribing? If your otolaryngology practice still hasn't applied electronic prescription processes, then you could be missing out on a two percent Medicare bonus -- as well as preventing prescription errors and lowering consumer costs. Follow these three simple steps to ensure an easy transition. Background: Payers and health plans have pushed for new incentives for electronic prescription this year. For instance, beginning January 2009, Medicare has paid doctors a bonus if they swapped their prescription pads over to e-scribing. Several private health plans also have offered extra payments along with free equipment (i.e., digital handheld devices). Free software is available courtesy of technology companies, given away to encourage doctors to go electronic. Remember, free software usually provides what you paid for it. For instance, there is little to no support or training when you sign [...]
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