Reader Questions:
Follow PQRI Rules to the Letter
Published on Fri Jul 23, 2010
Question:Does e-prescribing require entry of all of a patient's medications into an electronic system? Isn't it time-consuming and cost-ineffective?Arkansas SubscriberAnswer:It may be time-consuming, but it is a requirement. You are not eligible for the e-Prescribing Incentive Program unless you have installed and are using a qualified e-prescribing system. This means that you maintain an updated active medication list, among other requirements. You may refer to the PQRI web site for more information at
http://www.cms.hhs.gov/pqri.