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January 28, 2005
SureScripts Statement on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Electronic Prescribing Regulations
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SureScripts Statement on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Electronic Prescribing Regulations
ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 27, 2005--SureScripts applauds the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for proactively issuing proposed regulations on electronic prescribing far in advance of schedule. CMS has actively collaborated with industry leaders to ensure the relevance of the regulations issued today. We laud the confidence Dr. McClellan and the agency are demonstrating in the contributions of private industry by foregoing a pilot phase on existing core standards in order to focus on future requirements and widespread utilization.
These regulations will accelerate the adoption of electronic prescribing nationwide. CMS' steps are supported throughout the healthcare industry and at the highest levels of government as demonstrated by President Bush's visit today to The Cleveland Clinic to promote the best use of technology in healthcare in order to cut errors, increase efficiency and reduce costs.
SureScripts, the nation's largest network provider of electronic prescribing services, supports this important advancement and remains committed to improving the safety, efficiency and quality of healthcare by improving the overall prescribing process. In Ohio, where the president will address electronic prescribing and other important measures, SureScripts has certified and connected 67 percent of the more than 2,000 pharmacies to their network.
To arrange an interview with Kevin Hutchinson, president and CEO
of SureScripts, or Rick Ratliff, Chief Operating Officer of
SureScripts, please call:
Tammy Lewis, Chief Marketing Officer
SureScripts
914-400-4376
Contacts
SureScripts
Tammy Lewis, 914-400-4376
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