Still time to avoid an eRx penalty in 2013

There is still time to avoid a Medicare e-prescribing penalty payment in 2013. Clinicians who did not become successful e-prescribers by the end of 2011 can still submit claims to qualify during the first six months of 2012. To avoid the penalty, clinicians must successfully submit at least 10 eRx claims by the end of June. Clinicians who are not able to use e-prescribing may be able to qualify for a hardship exemption; applications for the exemption also must be submitted by June 30.

Additional information is available on the ACP website.