Fact vs.fiction in electronic prescribing of controlled substances
Electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) is finally gaining momentum, but there are common misconceptions.
Docs at HealthEast seem to love e-prescribing for controlled drugs
Since HealthEast Care System in St. Paul, Minnesota, became the first health system in the state to go live with EPCS two years ago, clinicians have saved an aggregate of about 500 hours per month in time spent writing prescriptions for controlled drugs, CHIME attendees heard Wednesday.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
Patients seem wary of N.Y. state’s I-STOP e-prescribing law
Some of the concerns are legitimate, while others sound like people don't understand the intent of the law.
N.Y. state mandate for e-Rx of controlled substances takes effect; What’s the climate like?
The New York law is meant to cut down on prescription drug abuse and drug diversion by doctors and patients alike.
Vermont becomes final state to legalize e-prescribing of controlled substances
After a long battle, proponents of e-prescribing have achieved their goal of electronic prescribing of controlled substances becoming legal nationwide, as Vermont has become the last holdout to change its rules.
Surescripts now processes more transactions than AmEx, PayPal
More than two-thirds of the nation's new prescriptions in 2014 were transmitted electronically over the wires of Surescripts, the healthcare connectivity network announced Tuesday. In all, Surescrips processed 6.5 billion healthcare data transactions last year, more than the 6 billion processed by American Express and the 4.5 billion carried over the PayPal network.
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Surescripts expands e-prescribing reach to long-term care
E-prescribing connectivity network Surescripts has entered the market for long-term care by announcing a deal with Friday announced a deal with eldercare health IT vendor PointClickCare.
Are Standalone eRx Systems Going the Way of the Dinosaur?
Standalone e-prescribing (eRx) systems were once preferred by physicians who refused to transition to electronic charting but still wanted the benefits that e-prescriptions could provide. Now, with federal incentive programs encouraging healthcare professionals to implement electronic health record (EHR) technology – and all of the certified systems featuring integrated e-prescribing modules – more and more […]