2026 MIPS Promoting Interoperability PI_EP_1: e-Prescribing
Written by Tucker Deyett, Dedicated Advisor, ReportingMD. Source data: CMS Quality Payment Program 2026 measure specifications and benchmark files.
Objective: Electronic Prescribing Required
At a glance
PI_EP_1, e-Prescribing, is a 2026 Promoting Interoperability required measure under the Electronic Prescribing objective, reported as a numerator and denominator.
Measure description
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is transmitted electronically using CEHRT.
Measure details
- Measure ID: PI_EP_1
- Objective: Electronic Prescribing
- Reporting category: Required
- Metric type: Numerator/denominator
- Required: Yes
- Bonus: No
- Exclusion of: PI_LVPP_1
- Programs: MSSP, Traditional MIPS, APP, APP Plus
- First performance year: 2017
MVPs that include this measure
Advancing Rheumatology Patient Care; Coordinating Stroke Care to Promote Prevention and Cultivate Positive Outcomes; Advancing Care for Heart Disease; Adopting Best Practices and Promoting Patient Safety within Emergency Medicine; Improving Care for Lower Extremity Joint Repair; Patient Safety and Support of Positive Experiences with Anesthesia; Advancing Cancer Care; Optimal Care for Kidney Health; Quality Care for Patients with Neurological Conditions; Value in Primary Care; Focusing on Women’s Health; Quality Care for the Treatment of Ear, Nose, and Throat Disorders; Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Disorders Including Hepatitis C and HIV; Quality Care in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders; Rehabilitative Support for Musculoskeletal Care; Complete Ophthalmologic Care; Dermatological Care; Gastroenterology Care; Optimal Care for Patients with Urologic Conditions; Pulmonology Care; Surgical Care; Diagnostic Radiology; Interventional Radiology; Neuropsychology; Pathology; Podiatry; Vascular Surgery
Official CMS specification
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