About E-Prescribing
E-prescribing is the use of electronic tools to prescribe drug prescriptions. E-prescribing tools can include both software programs, as well as hardware like personal computers, handheld and wireless devices, and touch screens. E-prescribing is one of the integral steps to achieving broad deployment of the EHR. Other issues related to this topic area include, but are not limited to, pharmacy automation, medication compliance, pharmacy databases, CPOE and adverse drug events (ADE).
Today, prescribers make their drug-prescribing decisions using whatever information is available to them, then they give a handwritten prescription on paper to the patient or fax it to the dispenser or pharmacy. Once the prescription reaches the pharmacy, tasks become somewhat more automated. Through electronic claims, eligibility, and benefits submission, the dispensing pharmacist may learn about contraindications, the need for prior authorization, or lower cost alternatives. The dispenser then contacts the prescriber by phone for approval of changes, refills, or renewals.
Visit the HIMSS E-Prescribing Wiki to learn more about e-prescribing state incentives,
- ARRA and MIPPA Legislation Updates
Learn more about the ARRA and MIPPA legislation and regular updates on the Interim Final Rule. - Industry Tools
The E-Prescribing Task Force has “How To” Tip Sheets on selected topics for those implementing and facing challenges in using e-prescribing. - Regulatory
Visit the HIMSS E-Prescribing Wiki to learn about the state e-prescribing incentives.
New! Download and listen to the e-Prescribing episode of the HIMSS Physician Podcast series:
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Complexities of e-Prescribing: Physician and Pharmacist Viewpoints
Patricia Hale, MD, PhD, Deputy Director, Office of Health Information Technology Transformation New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY and Mr. Kevin Marvin, RPh, Principal, Kevin Marvin Consulting LLC, Burlington, VT discuss e-Prescribing from several perspectives including physician, pharmacist and patient.
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Latest News:
HIMSS response to the DEA E-Prescribing Controlled Substances IFR
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is revising its regulations to provide practitioners with the option of writing prescriptions for controlled substances electronically.
Q&A with Editor of the Book "Introduction to Healthcare Information Enabling Technologies"
Based on HIMSS' highly successful Annual Conference workshop, "Introduction to Healthcare Information Enabling Technologies: All You Wanted to Know and Were Afraid to Ask," this book is a valuable resource for individuals new to healthcare, healthcare professionals transitioning into the field of information technology, students or anyone wanting a better understanding of the role IT plays within today's healthcare system.. In this interview, editor Raymond A. Gensinger, Jr., MD, CPHIMS, FHIMSS, discusses his new book and what it offers to readers.
ONC HIT Standards Committee - E-Prescribing of Controlled Substance Presentation - 4/28/2010
During the ONC HIT Standards Committee meeting on 4/28/2010, the DEA gave and overview summary of the IFR.
