e-Prescribing

Measure: At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS EC is 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 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

Note: EC must be listed as the ordering provider on the prescription.

To create a prescription in Rcopia, go to Encounter > Medications > Manage/ Prescribe Meds or Chart > Medications/Assessments > Modify

Numerator

To be included in the numerator, the prescription created in Rcopia must be sent electronically by the EC or authorized Provider Agent on behalf of the EC during the performance period.

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 Signing Passphrase and Token PIN for transmission authorization
  3. Click the Send or Send & Print or Send, Signature to Follow button

A message will display confirming the prescription was sent.

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