e-Prescribing

Measure: At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS EC is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using CEHRT.
DenominatorThe number of prescriptions written for drugs requiring a prescription in order to be dispensed other than controlled substances during the performance period; or number of prescriptions written for drugs requiring a prescription in order to be dispensed during the performance period.
NumeratorThe number of prescriptions in the denominator generated, queried for a drug formulary, and transmitted electronically using CEHRT.
ExclusionAny MIPS eligible clinician who writes fewer than 100 permissible prescriptions during the performance period.
Denominator

To be included in the denominator:

  • Patient must have a prescription for a drug created in Rcopia during the performance period

OR

  • Patient must have a prescription for a controlled substance created in Rcopia during the performance period

To create a prescription in Rcopia, go to Encounter > Medications > Manage/ Prescribe Meds > Prescribe a Medication

Numerator

To be included in the numerator:

  • Prescription created in Rcopia must be queried for a drug formulary during the performance period

AND

  • Prescription created in Rcopia must be sent electronically by the EC or authorized Provider Agent on behalf of the EC during the performance period

AND

  • Encounter in which prescription was sent must be finalized by the EC
Query a Drug Formulary

Prescriptions created in Rcopia are automatically queried for a drug formulary

Send a Prescription in Rcopia
  1. Select or create the prescription to be sent
  2. Enter the Signature Password, if applicable
    1. The prescribing of a controlled substance will require a passphrase and PIN for transmission authorization
  3. Click the Send or Send and Print or Send, Signature to Follow button

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