Incentive Programs
Medicare Electronic Prescribing Incentive Program
Neurologists who report successfully for the 2011 Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program can be eligible for a 1.0% bonus payment. Neurologists must also be aware of the upcoming penalties for not participating in the eRx Incentive Program. Click here to learn about the Medicare eRx Incentive program.
Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS)
Neurologists who report successfully in the 2011 PQRS Incentive Program are eligible to receive a 1.0 percent bonus payment on their total estimated Medicare Part B Physician Fee Schedule allowed charges for covered professional services. Click here for details on the PQRS Incentive Program.
Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program/Meaningful Use
Eligible neurologists can now begin the required registration and reporting for the 2011 Medicare and Medicaid EHR Incentive Program. Through successful reporting over a five-year period, neurologists are eligible for up to $44,000 through the Medicare incentive program, and up to $63,750 over a six-year period through the Medicaid incentive program. Click here for details on the EHR Incentive Program.