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E-Prescribing Tools To Help Prevent Adverse Drug Interactions
| Article Date: 4/24/2008 |
NEW MEDICARE STANDARDS WILL HELP DOCTORS OFFER LOWER-COST GENERIC OPTIONS WHEN WRITING A PRESCRIPTION
People who are eligible to enroll in Medicare’s prescription drug program are expected to experience greater safety, increased use of lower-cost generic equivalents, and more efficient communication between their doctor and pharmacy as a result of a new regulation issued today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The final rule establishes Part D e‑prescribing standards for four types of information: formulary and benefits, medication history, fill status notification, and identification of individual health care providers.
To view the entire press release: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/media/press_releases.asp
To view the final rule on Part D e‑prescribing standards (CMS-0016-F/CMS-0018-F) and the earlier final rule establishing e‑prescribing foundation standards (CMS-0011-F): http://www.cms.hhs.gov/EPrescribing/
People who are eligible to enroll in Medicare’s prescription drug program are expected to experience greater safety, increased use of lower-cost generic equivalents, and more efficient communication between their doctor and pharmacy as a result of a new regulation issued today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The final rule establishes Part D e‑prescribing standards for four types of information: formulary and benefits, medication history, fill status notification, and identification of individual health care providers.
To view the entire press release: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/media/press_releases.asp
To view the final rule on Part D e‑prescribing standards (CMS-0016-F/CMS-0018-F) and the earlier final rule establishing e‑prescribing foundation standards (CMS-0011-F): http://www.cms.hhs.gov/EPrescribing/