Final CMS e-Prescribing Rule Eases Requirements

In a statement, The American Medical Association that CMS "has provided more flexibility under the exemption categories and that they have extended the deadline for physicians to apply for an exemption until November 1." But the AMA said it" had hoped for even greater flexibility, including an additional reporting period. We remain concerned that physicians will be hit with a penalty and are not being given enough time to comply with the e-prescribing program criteria to avoid this penalty."