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November 16, 2006

HIT Perspectives | Guess the IRS Didn't Get The Memo ...

HIT Perspectives: Guess the IRS Didn't Get The Memo.Guess the IRS Didn't Get The Memoby Tony Schueth, Managing PartnerGuess the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) didn't get the memo that the Federal government would like to encourage physician adoption of... [continued]

April 19, 2006

Study: Medicare, Insurers Reluctant to Pay for Telehealth

Study: Medicare, Insurers Reluctant to Pay for Telehealth. Study: Medicare, Insurers Reluctant to Pay for Telehealth April 13, 2006 By M.L. Baker Sam Burgiss, former head of the University of Tennessee Telehealth Network, remembers how videoconferencing changed one patient's... [continued]

April 18, 2006

Connecting with healthcare professionals through ePrescribing workshops | eGov monitor

Connecting with healthcare professionals through ePrescribing workshops | eGov monitor. Connecting with healthcare professionals through ePrescribing workshops Date: 18 Apr 2006 - 09:15 Source: NHS Connecting for Health Healthcare professionals with an interest and involvement in the prescribing... [continued]

Analysis: Health IT czar touts Bush plan

Analysis: Health IT czar touts Bush plan | UPI Analysis: Health IT czar touts Bush plan By Olga PierceUPI Health Business CorrespondentApr. 18, 2006 at 11:47PM The Bush administration is pursuing a "guided market" approach to encouraging doctors and hospitals... [continued]

April 17, 2006

OPM uses its buying power to support health IT

Huge benefits program serves as both carrot and stick. OPM uses its buying power to support health IT 04/17/06 By Mary Mosquera, Huge benefits program serves as both carrot and stick AAMB3(); The Office of Personnel Management is pushing... [continued]

March 03, 2006

FILLING A NEED | Asbury Park Press Online

APP.COM v4.0 - FILLING A NEED | Asbury Park Press Online. FILLING A NEED A lot can go wrong with prescriptions; e-prescribing aims to change that Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 03/3/06BY JOSEPH PICARDSTAFF WRITER Several months... [continued]

February 14, 2006

EDI in the Medical Field

EDI in the Medical Field. EDI in the Medical Field Written by Scott Koegler Monday, 13 February 2006 At the beginning of 2006 the practice of ePrescribing passed a milestone by transacting more than three million prescriptions through the... [continued]

February 13, 2006

Healthcare Technologies Symposium “Healthcare on the Record”

Healthcare Technologies Symposium “Healthcare on the Record”. Healthcare Technologies Symposium “Healthcare on the Record” Date: 1 March 2006 Time: 6pm Venue: City University, London Sponsored by: Centre for Health Informatics/City Livery Companies and UK Health Informatics Society Theme: This... [continued]

For E-Prescribing, Medicare Starts with Pilot Programs

For E-Prescribing, Medicare Starts with Pilot Programs. For E-Prescribing, Medicare Starts with Pilot Programs January 19, 2006 By M.L. Baker As Medicare struggles to work out snafus behind its new drug coverage, government and business leaders are working to... [continued]

February 09, 2006

Healthcare Technology Fund bill advances

Perryville News. February 9, 2006 Healthcare Technology Fund bill advances From a news release JEFFERSON CITY – A measure that would save lives by creating a fund to use more technology in healthcare advanced in the Missouri Senate Wednesday.... [continued]

February 08, 2006

DOD to test advanced e-prescribing system

DOD to test advanced e-prescribing system. DOD to test advanced e-prescribing system By Mary Mosquera GCN Staff 02/08/06This summer the Defense Department will test its new electronic pharmacy system, which will centralize and automate more of the electronic prescribing... [continued]

February 07, 2006

E-prescribing: Just what the doctor ordered

E-prescribing: Just what the doctor ordered (phillyBurbs.com) | Courier Times. E-prescribing: Just what the doctor ordered By: JO CIAVAGLIA (Tue, Feb/07/2006) Health - One doctor prescription slip can buy many headaches - not to mention phone calls. Patients call... [continued]

February 06, 2006

ContractRoundUp

ContractRoundUp. ContractRoundUp 01/30/06 Four companies won contracts to launch a pilot project to test initial standards for electronic prescribing of medications. Value: $6 million Agency: Health and Human Services Department Winners: Achieve Healthcare Technologies, Eden Prairie, Minn.; Brigham and... [continued]

Health IT leaders set an aggressive schedule

Health IT leaders set an aggressive schedule 02/06/06; Vol. 25 No. 3 Health IT leaders set an aggressive schedule By Mary Mosquera GCN StaffPilots for e-health records, e-prescribing part of year-end plan Several small-scale tests of health IT over the... [continued]

January 27, 2006

The Changing Patient-Physician Relationship Part 2: the Physician's Perspective - Market Analysis Report

Datamonitor - The Changing Patient-Physician Relationship Part 2: the Physician's Perspective - Market Analysis Report. The Changing Patient-Physician Relationship Part 2: the Physician's Perspective Introduction The Internet has played a key role in changing the patient-physician relationship. Time constrains and... [continued]

January 25, 2006

With 225,000 High-Prescribing Physicians in the United States the Potential for e-Prescribing is Huge

With 225,000 High-Prescribing Physicians in the United States the Potential for e-Prescribing is Huge: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance. With 225,000 High-Prescribing Physicians in the United States the Potential for e-Prescribing is HugeWednesday January 25, 1:40 pm ET DUBLIN,... [continued]

January 20, 2006

Eprescribing pilot contracts awarded by HHS

Eprescribing pilot contracts awarded by HHS. Eprescribing pilot contracts awarded by HHS 01/20/06 By Mary Mosquera,Contributing Staff Writer The Health and Human Services Department has awarded $6 million in contracts to launch a pilot project to test initial standards... [continued]

January 19, 2006

Four groups to test HHS electronic prescribing standards January 19, 2006 The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded roughly $6 million to four groups to test initial standards for prescribing Medicare Part D drugs electronically. The one-yea

Four groups to test HHS electronic prescribing standards January 19, 2006The Department of Health and Human Services has awarded roughly $6 million to four groups to test initial standards for prescribing Medicare Part D drugs electronically. The one-year project... [continued]

January 18, 2006

FDA Announces New Prescription Drug Information Format to Improve Patient Safety

FDA Announces New Prescription Drug Information Format to Improve Patient Safety. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEP06-08January 18, 2006 Media Inquiries: 301-827-6242Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Announces New Prescription Drug Information Format to Improve Patient Safety The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)... [continued]

January 16, 2006

Decentralisation of Spanish Regions to Spur Investment in Healthcare IT Infrastructure

Decentralisation of Spanish Regions to Spur Investment in Healthcare IT Infrastructure. Decentralisation of Spanish Regions to Spur Investment in Healthcare IT Infrastructure IT Systems Uptake to Hinge on Growing Importance of the Concept of Paperless Hospitals LONDON, January 16... [continued]

January 04, 2006

Foley & Lardner - United States - HHS Issues Final Part D Electronic Prescribing Rule and Related Proposed Rules (04/01/2006) from Mondaq

Foley & Lardner - United States - HHS Issues Final Part D Electronic Prescribing Rule and Related Proposed Rules (04/01/2006) from Mondaq. United States: HHS Issues Final Part D Electronic Prescribing Rule and Related Proposed Rules 04 January 2006Article... [continued]

December 12, 2005

Experts Say the Healthcare Industry is Looking to the Effective Use of E-Health Technology to Save Time and Ease Financial Pressures

Experts Say the Healthcare Industry is Looking to the Effective Use of E-Health Technology to Save Time and Ease Financial Pressures. Experts Say the Healthcare Industry is Looking to the Effective Use of E-Health Technology to Save Time and Ease... [continued]

Jones Day - United States - Welcome to the Electronic Jungle: E-Prescribing, Medicare Part D, and HIPAA (12/12/2005) from Mondaq

Jones Day - United States - Welcome to the Electronic Jungle: E-Prescribing, Medicare Part D, and HIPAA (12/12/2005) from Mondaq. United States: Welcome to the Electronic Jungle: E-Prescribing, Medicare Part D, and HIPAA 12 December 2005Article by Kevin D... [continued]

November 30, 2005

The Proposed Medicare E-Prescribing Rules Could be Adopted as Final Standards - Get Ready to Meet the Requirements: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance

The Proposed Medicare E-Prescribing Rules Could be Adopted as Final Standards - Get Ready to Meet the Requirements: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance. The Proposed Medicare E-Prescribing Rules Could be Adopted as Final Standards - Get Ready to Meet... [continued]

November 15, 2005

Highmark Inc. Contributes $26.5 Million to Fund Organization That Encourages Adoption of Health Information Technology

Highmark Inc. Contributes $26.5 Million to Fund Organization That Encourages Adoption of Health Information Technology Highmark eHealth Collaborative targets electronic prescribing as first initiative for Pennsylvania physicians PITTSBURGH, Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Kenneth R. Melani, M.D., Highmark Inc.president and chief... [continued]

November 11, 2005

U.S. Awards Contracts to Help Automate Health Records - New York Times

U.S. Awards Contracts to Help Automate Health Records - New York Times November 11, 2005 U.S. Awards Contracts to Help Automate Health Records By STEVE LOHR The federal government awarded contracts yesterday to four consortiums that are building electronic health... [continued]

November 06, 2005

CMS Open Door on E-Prescribing, Anti-Kickback, and Self-Referral Proposals, USA

CMS Open Door on E-Prescribing, Anti-Kickback, and Self-Referral Proposals, USA Article Date: 06 Nov 2005 On November 9 at 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm (ET), CMS will host a Special Open Door Forum to discuss the CMS and HHS Office... [continued]

Health IT needs wiggle room -- official

United Press International - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper Health IT needs wiggle room -- official By Astara MarchNov. 6, 2005 at 8:33AM U.S. Health officials say lawmakers should keep health-information laws flexible so the newly devised national health information-technology system has... [continued]

November 04, 2005

Health IT needs wiggle room -- official

Health IT needs wiggle room -- official Health IT needs wiggle room -- official By Astara March Nov 4, 2005, 23:49 GMT WASHINGTON, DC, United States (UPI) -- U.S. Health officials say lawmakers should keep health-information laws flexible so the... [continued]

November 03, 2005

HHS finalizes e-prescribing standards for Medicare drug plan

HHS finalizes e-prescribing standards for Medicare drug plan HHS finalizes e-prescribing standards for Medicare drug plan 11/02/05 By Mary Mosquera,GCN Staff The Health and Human Services Department has announced the approval of a final rule to adopt foundation standards for... [continued]

November 02, 2005

News brief - No more chickenscratch? - Concord Monitor Online - Concord, NH 03301

News brief - No more chickenscratch? - Concord Monitor Online - Concord, NH 03301 November 02. 2005 8:00AM No more chickenscratch? Doctors who write electronic prescriptions under the new Medicare prescription program will find they have a little bit of... [continued]

FDA: Electronic drug labels now required

United Press International - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper FDA: Electronic drug labels now required Nov. 2, 2005 at 5:16PM The Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday that drug firms will now be required to label their products electronically. The rule... [continued]

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Medicare Drug Prescriptions Must Be Sent Electronically

Medicare Drug Prescriptions Must Be Sent Electronically Medicare Drug Prescriptions Must Be Sent Electronically New e-prescribing designed for improved safety, service Nov. 1, 2005 - HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced adoption by regulation of a set of standards for... [continued]

October 28, 2005

Sununu introduces bill encouraging doctors to write electronic prescriptions

Sununu introduces bill encouraging doctors to write electronic prescriptions FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CONTACT: BARBARA RILEY 10/28/05 SUNUNU INTRODUCES BILL ENCOURAGING DOCTORS TO WRITE ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS “Electronic Prescription Drug Act of 2005” provides incentives to physicians writing prescriptions covered under Medicare... [continued]

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October 27, 2005

Medco, Medicare to study electronic Rxing

United Press International - The Washington Times, America's Newspaper Medco, Medicare to study electronic Rxing Oct. 27, 2005 at 2:23PM Medco Health Solutions said Thursday it has teamed with the federal government to study whether electronic prescribing is cutting medical errors. ... [continued]

October 24, 2005

NHS Connecting for Health Contracts Support for Primary Care Data Quality

NHS Connecting for Health Contracts Support for Primary Care Data Quality NHS Connecting for Health Contracts Support for Primary Care Data Quality NHS Connecting for Health has appointed the University of Nottingham to provide a training and analysis service for... [continued]

October 13, 2005

NAMC Newswire - Special Opportunities for Healthcare IT in Physician Organizations

NAMC Newswire - Special Opportunities for Healthcare IT in Physician Organizations Thursday, 13 October 2005 Special Opportunities for Healthcare IT in Physician Organizations MANASQUAN, NJ, (NAMC) - Written off for dead just a few years ago, independent physician practice associations... [continued]

October 12, 2005

McDermott Will & Emery - United States - CMS And OIG Propose New Stark Law Exceptions and Anti-Kickback Safe Harbors for E-Prescribing and EHRS (12/10/2005) from Mondaq

McDermott Will & Emery - United States - CMS And OIG Propose New Stark Law Exceptions and Anti-Kickback Safe Harbors for E-Prescribing and EHRS (12/10/2005) from Mondaq United States: CMS And OIG Propose New Stark Law Exceptions and Anti-Kickback Safe... [continued]

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October 07, 2005

AHIC starts work on early health IT uses

AHIC starts work on early health IT uses 10/07/05 By Mary Mosquera,GCN Staff AAMB3(); The public-private organization formed to advance health IT standards began to prioritize early uses of health IT in its first meeting today. The American Health Information... [continued]

October 06, 2005

Feds to relax rules to spread e-record use (1st Update)

Feds to relax rules to spread e-record use (1st Update) By Todd ZwillichOct 6, 2005, 19:00 GMT WASHINGTON, DC, United States (UPI) -- Health and Human Services Secretary Michael O. Leavitt said Wednesday the federal government will seek to relax... [continued]

September 29, 2005

Physicians, patients use electronic patient file, e-prescription

Digital Media Europe: News - Physicians, patients use electronic patient file, e-prescription 28/09/2005 by John TilakGerman social insurance company Bundesknappschaft and German IT services provider T-Systems have started their first field test in Germany with electronic patient files and electronic... [continued]

September 13, 2005

SureScripts Statement on the Creation of the American Health Information Community: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance

SureScripts Statement on the Creation of the American Health Information Community: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 13, 2005--SureScripts applauds Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Mike Leavitt on the formation of the American Health Information Community (AHIC)... [continued]

September 12, 2005

Operation health IT

Operation health IT 09/12/05; Vol. 24 No. 27 Operation health IT By Mary Mosquera GCN StaffA consumer in the not-too-distant future will go to a drug store and pick up a prescribed medicine, knowing that the pharmacist has received an... [continued]

September 08, 2005

Health IT standards body in the offing

Health IT standards body in the offing By Mary Mosquera GCN StaffHealth and Human Services secretary Michael Leavitt this week will name the members of the public/private organization that will set standards to enable the exchange of health care data.... [continued]

September 07, 2005

NHS updates key targets in £6bn IT modernisation - Government & Law - Breaking Business and Technology News at silicon.com

NHS updates key targets in £6bn IT modernisation - Government & Law - Breaking Business and Technology News at silicon.com By Andy McCue Published: Wednesday 07 September 2005 The agency in charge of delivering the £6bn IT modernisation of the... [continued]

September 05, 2005

Health care systems reducing prescription errors

Health care systems reducing prescription errors Health care systems reducing prescription errors Technology avoids questions over doctors' illegible scrawl Phill Trewyn More physicians in metro Milwaukee are beginning to shun pen and paper and prescribe patients' medication electronically using... [continued]

August 24, 2005

Sunday Times: Move to tackle hospital errors

Sunday Times: Move to tackle hospital errors [ 24aug05 ] Move to tackle hospital errorsFrom correspondents in Washington24aug05A GLOBAL initiative to stop hospital errors will focus on the old dictum "first, do no harm" by encouraging health care workers to... [continued]

August 19, 2005

State law catches up with technology

Lincoln Journal Star Online By NANCY HICKS / Lincoln Journal StarDr. Michael Myers swivels his chair to a computer, calls up a patient record and types in a prescription. The computer dials up the pharmacy fax number and sends in... [continued]

August 17, 2005

The eHealth Market in France: Assessing the Online Needs of Physicians and Consumers - Research and Markets - Market Research Reports

The eHealth Market in France: Assessing the Online Needs of Physicians and Consumers - Research and Markets - Market Research Reports IntroductionThe eHealth market in France, driven by patients and physicians demands for online services, will provide opportunities for pharmaceutical... [continued]

August 13, 2005

States to monitor prescription drugs

States to monitor prescription drugs States to monitor prescription drugs Program may curb 'doctor shopping' Saturday, August 13, 2005 By Jonathan M. KatzAssociated Press WASHINGTON — President Bush has signed into law a bill sponsor ed by Rep. Ed Whitfield... [continued]

August 06, 2005

Health IT project a headache: AMA

OptusNet News Health IT project a headache: AMA8:30 AM August 6 One of the government's key technology projects for the health sector has "major problems" and neglects the concerns of Australian doctors, an industry body has warned. The president of... [continued]

August 04, 2005

Australian doctors are well connected to information technology in their practices

Australian doctors are well connected to information technology in their practices Devices/Technology Published: Thursday, 4-Aug-2005 Australian Medical Association (AMA) President, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal, said this week that doctors are well connected to information technology in their practices, with over 90... [continued]

August 03, 2005

Robot surgeon at new hospital

Herald Sun: Robot surgeon at new hospital [03aug05] Robot surgeon at new hospitalMichelle Pountney, health reporter03aug05A ROBOT surgeon is one of the centrepieces of the new Epworth Eastern hospital, which has officially opened in Box Hill.As one of Australia's most... [continued]

July 21, 2005

Tech Health Bills Passed

RED HERRING | Tech Health Bills Passed House panel OKs bills on health IT systems and medicines database.July 21, 2005 Technology Daily The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on Wednesday approved two pieces of technology-related health legislation. One... [continued]

July 19, 2005

Physicians Making 'E' a Way of Life

Physicians Making 'E' a Way of Life New Analysis Finds Physicians Shifting from Offline to Online World NEW YORK, July 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Can't read your doctor's handwriting? Iftechnology adoption trends continue to evolve at the same pace, some day... [continued]

July 18, 2005

Leavitt calls for nominations for US healthcare IT collaboration

Datamonitor - Leavitt calls for nominations for US healthcare IT collaboration 18 July 2005 Over a month after declaring his intent to set up an advisory panel to encourage the development of an e-health records network in the US, Health... [continued]

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July 14, 2005

Call for Nominations for Collaboration on Health IT

Call for Nominations for Collaboration on Health IT Notice of American Health Information Community Published in Federal Register WASHINGTON, July 14 /PRNewswire/ -- The Department of Health and HumanServices (HHS) is formally calling for nominations for the American HealthInformation Community... [continued]

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June 17, 2005

NHS IT Programme Points to Successes | eGov monitor

NHS IT Programme Points to Successes | eGov monitor By eGov monitor NewsdeskPublished Friday, 17 June, 2005 - 12:22 Granger highlights progress of one of the world's largest civil IT projects Progress on the £6.2 billion IT modernisation of the... [continued]

June 06, 2005

Medical IT inventory to be created for Michigan - Computer Business Review

Medical IT inventory to be created for Michigan - Computer Business Review 3rd June 2005By CBR Staff WriterHealthcare benefits provider Blue Cross Blue Shield is working with the Partnership for Michigan's Health, an organization set up with the aim of... [continued]

June 03, 2005

Blues to pay for inventory of health care IT investments

Crain's Detroit Business Blues to pay for inventory of health care IT investments By Michelle Martinez June 02 18:01:00, 2005 MACKINAC ISLAND — Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan said Thursday that it would lead and finance a statewide inventory... [continued]

May 16, 2005

Research and Markets: Understand How the UK ePrescribing Pilots are Shaping Adoption of ePrescribing Technologies in Both the European and the US Markets

Research and Markets: Understand How the UK ePrescribing Pilots are Shaping Adoption of ePrescribing Technologies in Both the European and the US Markets DUBLIN, Ireland, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c17538 ) has announced the additionof Electronic Prescribing: Maintaining... [continued]

May 11, 2005

Patients Skip the Clipboards with Online Medical Records

Patients Skip the Clipboards with Online Medical Records Patients Skip the Clipboards with Online Medical RecordsMay 11, 2005 By M.L. Baker, eWEEK Edward Fotsch wants to take clipboards out of doctors' offices. The CEO of Medem, a company providing Internet-based... [continued]

April 17, 2005

MMA and ePrescribing - New Compliance Standards for eHealth

"MMA and ePrescribing - New Compliance Standards for eHealth," Food and Drug, March 2005; Volume 2 Issue 1 from Holland & Knight LLP Food and DrugMarch 2005; Volume 2 Issue 1 In this Issue... Appellate Court Rejects FTC Challenge to Patent... [continued]

Research and Markets: Physician Insight Survey Find 73% of US physicians Are Willing to Use ePrescribing Tools

Research and Markets: Physician Insight Survey Find 73% of US physicians Are Willing to Use ePrescribing Tools DUBLIN, Ireland, April 14 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c15714 ) has announced the addition of Physician Insight Survey: 2004 Survey Results Overview... [continued]

April 07, 2005

Research and Markets: UKs Healthcare IT Infrastructure Set to Introduce Mandatory Adoption of ePrescribing and Expansion of Telemedicine Services

Research and Markets: UKs Healthcare IT Infrastructure Set to Introduce Mandatory Adoption of ePrescribing and Expansion of Telemedicine ServicesResearch and Markets logo. (PRNewsFoto) LONDON XEN 08/20/2004DUBLIN, Ireland, April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- Research and Markets(http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c13952) has announced the additionof The ehealth... [continued]

April 06, 2005

Report Calls for Improvements in Decision Support for E-Prescribing

iHealthBeat.org March 31, 2005A report by a government-commissioned group found that clinical decision support in electronic prescribing systems can improve patient care, but the benefits of such systems have not been reached, Healthcare IT News reports. The group hopes that... [continued]

March 06, 2005

Kaiser Permanente Physician Chairs Federal Committee on Health Information

Kaiser Permanente Physician Chairs Federal Committee on Health InformationDr. Simon Cohn longtime leader in KP's EMR effortsWASHINGTON, March 2 /PRNewswire/ -- Simon Cohn, MD, will chair theNational Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) for the first timeon Thursday, March... [continued]

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March 01, 2005

CMS Continues Efforts As a Cost-Efficient Payer For Quality Health Care

CMS Continues Efforts As a Cost-Efficient Payer For Quality Health Care Posted by: CMS HHS on 02-24-2005. "The Medicare Modernization Act (MMA) improved the Medicare program by adding a vital new prescription drug benefit for all Medicare beneficiaries. A number... [continued]

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February 10, 2005

Five Innovations Aid the Push To Electronic Medical Records

February 9, 2005; Page D5 In last week's State of the Union address, President Bush turned up the heat on health-care providers to adopt electronic medical records, which could trim 20% off the nation's $1.6 trillion health-care bill, reduce the alarming number of... [continued]

February 09, 2005

CARMAKERS: HEALTH SAVINGS: UAW, companies agree to computer drug prescribing

BY JEFFREY McCRACKEN FREE PRESS BUSINESS WRITER February 9, 2005 General Motors Corp., Ford Motor Co. and DaimlerChrysler Corp. are combining with the UAW and the state's three-largest health-care insurers to get all their prescription drug orders in metro... [continued]

February 08, 2005

Feds Issue Proposed e-Script Rule

(February 04, 2005) The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on Feb. 4 published a proposed rule to establish electronic prescribing standards under the Medicare Part D prescription drug plan. Text of the rule, published in the Federal Register, is... [continued]

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February 04, 2005

New HHS Secretary Announces Medicare ePrescribing Standards

New HHS Secretary Announces Medicare ePrescribing Standards New HHS Secretary Announces Medicare ePrescribing Standards Feb. 4, 2005 Newly confirmed HHS Secretary Michael Leavitt has announced prop... [continued]

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ZixCorp Applauds President's Push for Healthcare IT and e-Prescribing

ZixCorp Applauds President's Push for Healthcare IT and e-Prescribing ZixCorp Applauds President's Push for Healthcare IT and e-PrescribingThursday February 3, 1:35 pm ET Statement from John Ryan, CEO and chairman for ZixCorp DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 3, 2005--Zix Corporation (ZixCorp®), (Nasdaq:ZIXI -... [continued]

The Online Needs Of Physicians And Consumers In The US

ProJo.com New England Headlines Powered by Business Wire February 02, 2005 10:28 AM US Eastern Timezone Research And Markets: Assess The Online Needs Of Physicians And Consumers In The US DUBLIN, Ireland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 2, 2005--The eHealth market in the US... [continued]

E-Script Pilot Releases Findings

E-Script Pilot Releases Findings(February 01, 2005) More than 400 of 125,000 electronic prescriptions written during a year-long pilot study generated serious drug interaction or allergy warnings that prescribers acted upon, according to study sponsors. About 100 physicians in the... [continued]

February 01, 2005

HHS Details e-Prescribing Rule

(January 28, 2005) The Department of Health and Human Services on Feb. 4 will publish in the Federal Register its proposed rule to establish standards for electronic prescriptions. The rule, in a near-final format, is presently available for display at... [continued]

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Group to Accredit e-Script Firms

(January 27, 2005) The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission has posted on its Web site draft accreditation criteria for electronic prescription vendors. The commission, created by the health care electronic data interchange industry, accredits claims clearinghouses, value-added networks and other... [continued]

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UPDATED: SureScripts Statement on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Electronic Prescribing Regulations

UPDATED: SureScripts Statement on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Electronic Prescribing Regulations 1 February 2005, 07:00am ET ALEXANDRIA, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 1, 2005--On behalf of the more than 85 percent of US pharmacies certified to conduct electronic prescribing, SureScripts... [continued]

Statement by Craig L. Fuller President and CEO of NACDS and Co-Chairman of SureScripts, Inc.

Statement by Craig L. Fuller President and CEO of NACDS and Co-Chairman of SureScripts, Inc. Statement by Craig L. Fuller President and CEO of NACDS and Co-Chairman of SureScripts, Inc.Monday January 31, 10:20 am ET ALEXANDRIA, Va., Jan. 31 /PRNewswire/... [continued]

RxHub Commends the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in Supporting Electronic Prescribing Regulations

RxHub Commends the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in Supporting Electronic Prescribing Regulations RxHub Commends the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in Supporting Electronic Prescribing Regulations RxHub Continues to Demonstrate its Support with its Leadership andCollaboration in the... [continued]

January 30, 2005

"PCMA: Proposed ElectronicPrescribing Rule To Spur 'Health Information Technology Revolution'"

U.S. Newswire : Releases : "PCMA: Proposed ElectronicPrescribing Rule To Spur 'Health Information Technology Revolution'"PCMA: Proposed Electronic-Prescribing Rule To Spur 'Health- Information Technology Revolution'1/27/2005 4:57:00 PMContact: Phil Blando of the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, 202-207-3614 WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 /U.S. Newswire/... [continued]

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Health care needs hi-tech transfusion

TheStar.com - Health care needs hi-tech transfusionHealth care needs hi-tech transfusionThis might just be the year the high-tech revolution in health care that is sweeping the world finally makes it onto Canada's radar screen.Currently, Canada lags behind other major industrialized... [continued]

HHS Proposes New Medicare E-Prescribing Rules Process Will Improve Quality, Accuracy

Healthcare Intelligence Network- Story of the Week: Health Law and RegulationHHS Proposes New Medicare E-Prescribing Rules Process Will Improve Quality, AccuracyHHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced new proposed regulations that will support electronic prescriptions for Medicare when the prescription drug... [continued]

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Feds push e-prescriptions

USATODAY.com - Feds push e-prescriptionsFeds push e-prescriptionsBy Bob Brewin, Federal Computer WeekSecretary of Health and Human Services Mike Leavitt announced new regulations intended to help provide electronic prescriptions for Medicare patients when their new drug benefits take effect next January.E-prescribing... [continued]

January 28, 2005

HHS Announces Plans for 'E-Prescriptions'

HHS Announces Plans for 'E-Prescriptions' -- GOPUSAHHS Announces Plans for 'E-Prescriptions'Talon NewsJanuary 28, 2005WASHINGTON (Talon News) -- Newly-confirmed Health and Human Services Sec. Mike Leavitt announced on Thursday new proposed regulations that will support electronic prescriptions for Medicare when the... [continued]

Health care industry urged to computerize more records

Health care industry urged to computerize more recordsHealth care industry urged to computerize more records BY TOM RAUM ASSOCIATED PRESS January 28, 2005CLEVELAND -- President George W. Bush returned to Ohio, the state that helped seal his re-election victory, to... [continued]

The Seattle Times: Bush offers prescription for high-tech health care

The Seattle Times: Bush offers prescription for high-tech health careBush offers prescription for high-tech health care By Warren Vieth Los Angeles Times CLEVELAND — President Bush prodded doctors and hospitals yesterday to make better use of computers to share patient... [continued]

Doctors Asked to Scrap the Scribble

Doctors Asked to Scrap the ScribbleDoctors Asked to Scrap the ScribbleBush says a national database of patient information would make the healthcare system more accurate and less expensive.By Warren Vieth, Times Staff WriterCLEVELAND — President Bush prodded doctors and hospitals... [continued]

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Bush urges more technology for medical records

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PCMA: Proposed Electronic-Prescribing Rule To Spur 'Health- Information Technology Revolution'

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Bush Pledges E-Medical Records For Americans

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Bush pushes computerized medical records

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Bush urges greater use of computers in health care

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SureScripts Statement on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Electronic Prescribing Regulations

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HHS Proposes New Medicare E-Prescribing Rules Process Will Improve Quality, Accuracy

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Statement by Craig L. Fuller, President and CEO of NACDS and Co-Chairman of SureScripts, on CMS' E-prescribing Regulations

Statement by Craig L. Fuller, President and CEO of NACDS and Co-Chairman of SureScripts, on CMS' E-prescribing RegulationsStatement by Craig L. Fuller, President and CEO of NACDS and Co-Chairman of SureScripts, on CMS' E-prescribing RegulationsThursday January 27, 2:33 pm ET... [continued]

Doctors Asked to Scrap the Scribble

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HHS Proposes New Medicare E-Prescribing Rules Process Will Improve Quality, Accuracy

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January 27, 2005

Forbes.com: 8 U.S. Technology Firms Endorse Health Data Plan

Forbes.com: 8 U.S. Technology Firms Endorse Health Data PlanWorld Media Digest 8 U.S. Technology Firms Endorse Health Data Plan Steve Lohr The New York Times, 01.27.05, 3:48 PM ET International Herald Tribune Eight of the largest American technology companies, including... [continued]

January 26, 2005

EHNAC Establishes Draft e-Script Accreditation Criteria

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PCMA: New Medicare Prescription Drug Rule Heralds A 'Sea Change' for America's Seniors

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January 02, 2005

Iowa to study electronic prescription monitoring

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December 20, 2004

High-tech health care can lower costs, experts say - Health-Care - Opinion

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November 24, 2004

Health IT: Unlocking the Logjam

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November 17, 2004

HeraldNet: Clinic pioneers new Rx system

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November 16, 2004

Datamonitor - Electronic Prescribing: Maintaining Leverage in the Future Prescribing Process - Market Analysis Report

Datamonitor - Electronic Prescribing: Maintaining Leverage in the Future Prescribing Process - Market Analysis ReportElectronic Prescribing: Maintaining Leverage in the Future Prescribing ProcessBriefPublished: 17 November 2004Buy this research $3800Buy NowFurther InformationProduct Brochure (PDF)Table of Contents (HTML)Contact us for more informationIntroductionLong-standing... [continued]

Private medical secrets for sale

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November 11, 2004

Firms Suggest That E-Prescribing Has Value Beyond Reducing ADEs

Firms Suggest That E-Prescribing Has Value Beyond Reducing ADEsFirms Suggest That E-Prescribing Has Value Beyond Reducing Adverse Drug EventsReprinted from the Oct. 29, 2004, issue of DRUG BENEFIT NEWS, biweekly news, data and business strategies for health plans, PBMs and... [continued]

Washington Matters: The Prescription for E-Prescribing

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November 08, 2004

Current requirements and emerging trends for labelling as a tool for communicating pharmacovigilance findings.

Current requirements and emerging trends for labelling as a tool for communicating pharmacovigilance findings. Drug Saf. 2004; 27(8): 579-89Fontaine AL The labelling of prescription drugs is expected to ensure the safe use of medicines and effect changes in use if... [continued]

Reasons for Physician Non-adherence to Electronic Drug Alerts.

Reasons for Physician Non-adherence to Electronic Drug Alerts. Medinfo. 2004; 2004: 1101-5Taylor LK, Tamblyn R Context Many adverse drug errors may be prevented through electronic order entry systems that provide decision support to physicians by screening prescriptions for dosing errors,... [continued]

November 05, 2004

Detroit has big stake in what happens next in nation's capital - 11/05/04

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Electronic Healthcare Technology Educational Teleconference Series Scheduled

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November 04, 2004

Health IT Needs Creative Economists

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Buyers Health Care Action Group Selects PharmaCare as Preferred PBM; Company to Provide Services for Up to 1/2 Million Members

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October 31, 2004

Impact of an evidence-based computerized decision support system on primary care prescription costs.

Impact of an evidence-based computerized decision support system on primary care prescription costs. Ann Fam Med. 2004 Sep-Oct; 2(5): 494-8McMullin ST, Lonergan TP, Rynearson CS, Doerr TD, Veregge PA, Scanlan ES PURPOSE: Although newer, heavily promoted medications are commonly prescribed,... [continued]

October 29, 2004

Report: Pay Physicians to Connect

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October 28, 2004

Health Execs See EHR as Future Financial Boon

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Survey: Health Execs See EHR as Future Financial Boon

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October 22, 2004

Connecting for Health Report Analyzes Business Case for Adoption of Health IT Systems

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October 04, 2004

Vioxx recall seen as victory for patient safety

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September 30, 2004

Regulating opioid prescribing through prescription monitoring programs: balancing drug diversion and treatment of pain.

Regulating opioid prescribing through prescription monitoring programs: balancing drug diversion and treatment of pain. Pain Med. 2004 Sep; 5(3): 309-24Fishman SM, Papazian JS, Gonzalez S, Riches PS, Gilson A Social policies have evolved to address the associated concerns related to... [continued]

September 21, 2004

Wolf Popper LLP Files Class Action on Behalf of Shareholders of Zix Corporation

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September 07, 2004

Schatz & Nobel, P.C. Announces Class Action Lawsuit Against Zix Corporation

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September 06, 2004

Zix Corporation Calls Purported Class Action Lawsuit Without Merit and Plans Vigorous Defense

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September 02, 2004

NCVHS Letter to Secretary Thompson - e-prescribing standards

Letter to Secretary Thompson - e-prescribing standardsSeptember 2, 2004The Honorable Tommy G. ThompsonSecretaryU.S. Department of Health and Human Services200 Independence Avenue, S.W.Washington, D.C. 20201Dear Secretary Thompson:The National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics (NCVHS) has been called upon by the... [continued]

August 31, 2004

Development of a prescribing indicator for objective quantification of antibiotic usage in secondary care.

Development of a prescribing indicator for objective quantification of antibiotic usage in secondary care. J Antimicrob Chemother. 2004 Aug; 54(2): 529-33Curtis C, Marriott J, Langley C OBJECTIVES: To compare the recognized defined daily dose per 100 bed-days (DDD/100 bed-days) measure... [continued]

August 26, 2004

Early adopters of ePrescribing serve as models in a growing market

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August 21, 2004

Safe ways. Hospitals looking to improve patient safety are turning to CPOE, bar coding and e-prescribing.

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August 17, 2004

National Provider Identifier Standards by Lee Ann Stember for the August 17, 2004 NCVHS Subcommittee on Standards and Security

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Formulary Standards Testimony by Brian Bamberger for the August 17, 2004 NCVHS Subcommittee on Standards and Security

Testimony by Brian Bamberger for the August 17, 2004 NCVHS Subcommittee on Standards and SecurityFormulary Standards:Messages, Structure and Prior AuthorizationOral Testimonyfor theNational Committee on Vital and Health StatisticsSubcommittee on Standards and SecurityAugust 17, 2004 Brian BambergerPresidentMediMedia Information TechnologiesIntroduction On behalf... [continued]

July 31, 2004

Report details eRx challenges and provides suggestions for increased adoption.

Report details eRx challenges and provides suggestions for increased adoption. Internet Healthc Strateg. 2004 Jul; 6(7): 9-11 A new report by the eHealth Initiative (http://www.ehealthinitiative.org) looks at electronic prescribing, or "eRx," and discusses its benefits, challenges to adoption, and movements... [continued]

July 30, 2004

The Need for Formulary Standards To Enhance Adoption and Utilization of Electronic Prescribing by Brain Bamberger for the July 28-30, 2004 NCVHS Subcommittee on Standards and Security

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July 26, 2004

Doctor accused of issuing questioned prescriptions

Boston.com / News / Local / Conn. / Doctor accused of issuing questioned prescriptionsDoctor accused of issuing questioned prescriptionsBy Jim Suhr, Associated Press Writer | July 26, 2004ST. LOUIS --A suburban St. Louis physician -- already facing legal action in... [continued]

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July 23, 2004

House Subcommittee Explores E-prescribing Benefits, Barriers

iHealthBeat.orgHouse Subcommittee Explores E-prescribing Benefits, Barriers July 23, 2004 Electronic prescribing could improve care, boost efficiency and translate into substantial savings and patient safety benefits, according to a House subcommittee panel that testified Thursday. However, the panel identified several potential... [continued]

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Law makes drug mistakes tougher for people to miss - 2004-07-26 - Atlanta Business Chronicle

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Expediting E-prescribing, getting Medicare beneficiaries on the Web.

Expediting E-prescribing, getting Medicare beneficiaries on the Web. Med Health. 2004 Jul 23; 58(29): 2-3 [via HubMed - eprescribing or e-prescribing or "electronic prescribing" or "electronic prescription"]... [continued]

July 22, 2004

NACDS President & CEO Addresses Subcommittee on Electronic Prescribing Technology

NACDS President & CEO Addresses Subcommittee on Electronic Prescribing TechnologyALEXANDRIA, Va., July 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Craig Fuller, president and CEOof The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), testified todaybefore the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Health regarding E-prescribingtechnology. ... [continued]

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July 20, 2004

AMIA Urges Congress to Adopt Legislation Fostering Computerization of Health Care System

AMIA Urges Congress to Adopt Legislation Fostering Computerization of Health Care SystemIncentives, Interoperability Seen as Necessary for Growth of National Health Information Infrastructure BETHESDA, Md., July 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading members of the AmericanMedical Informatics Association visited Congress today, to... [continued]

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June 30, 2004

Think globally, protect locally: a conversation with Mark McClellan.

Think globally, protect locally: a conversation with Mark McClellan. Health Aff (Millwood). 2004 May-Jun; 23(3): 177-85; discussion 185McClellan M Departing Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Mark McClellan outlines the major initiatives of his sixteen-month tenure at the agency, including... [continued]

June 26, 2004

Computer aided prescribing: electronic prescribing is helpful in children too.

Computer aided prescribing: electronic prescribing is helpful in children too. BMJ. 2004 Jun 26; 328(7455): 1566Wong K, Tam P [via HubMed - eprescribing or e-prescribing or "electronic prescribing" or "electronic prescription"]... [continued]

June 21, 2004

TECHNOLOGY: ePrescribing facing tough going

The Health Care BlogMonday, June 21, 2004 TECHNOLOGY: ePrescribing facing tough going I'm on the road this week so things might be a little backed up here at THCB. So please excuse the unusual publishing schedule, but as always you... [continued]

May 27, 2004

The Economics of E-Prescribing

The Economics of E-Prescribing - HEALTH-IT World ENews By Mark Bard, Manhattan ResearchMay 27, 2004 At the height of the dot-com era, circa 2000, there was significant excitement about the possibility of digitizing the billions of prescription orders written every... [continued]

May 26, 2004

Testimony by Tom Doerr for the May 26, 2004 NCVHS Subcommittee on Standards and Security Hearings

Testimony by Tom Doerr for the May 26, 2004 NCVHS Subcommittee on Standards and Security HearingsActual Oral Testimony May 26, 2004 by Tom Doerr, M.D. tdoerr@wellinx.comThanks for the opportunity to present my views. My name is Tom Doerr. I am... [continued]

ePrescribing Statement by John Faughnan for the May 26, 2004 NCHVS Subcommittee on Standards and Security

ePrescribing Statement by John Faughnan for the May 26, 2004 NCHVS Subcommittee on Standards and SecurityNCVHS ePrescribing Statement – McKesson Corporation Presenter: John G. Faughnan, MD, MSProduct Architect, McKesson Provider TechnologiesContact: john.faughnan@mckesson.comRevised: 5/26/04IntroductionMcKesson Corporation is the world's largest (Fortune 16)... [continued]

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May 25, 2004

Perspective: The Role Of Standards In Electronic Prescribing.

Perspective: The Role Of Standards In Electronic Prescribing. Health Aff (Millwood). 2004 May 25; Hammond WE The focus on preventing medical errors has advanced the arguments for widespread implementation of electronic prescribing. The choice of systems as well as the... [continued]

Perspective: Translating Ideals For Health Information Technology Into Practice.

Perspective: Translating Ideals For Health Information Technology Into Practice. Health Aff (Millwood). 2004 May 25; Brailer DJ Standards for communication, content, function, and clinical knowledge are essential for electronic health records and e-prescribing, as well as other health information technologies.... [continued]

May 15, 2004

Electronic prescribing could save at least 29bn dollars.

Electronic prescribing could save at least 29bn dollars. BMJ. 2004 May 15; 328(7449): 1155Tanne JH [via HubMed - eprescribing or e-prescribing or "electronic prescribing" or "electronic prescription"]... [continued]

April 19, 2004

Rx industry already using DEA-proposed rule

Physicians face problems prescribing controlled substances online even though the regulation is not yet final. By Andis Robeznieks, AMNews staff. April 19, 2004. While the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is formulating new rules to rein in prescription drug abuse,... [continued]

April 14, 2004

Accelerating the Adoption of Computerized Prescribing in the Ambulatory Environment

eHealth Initiative - Electronic PrescribingAccelerating the Adoption of Computerized Prescribing in the Ambulatory Environment Groundbreaking eHealth Initiative Report Offers Good Medicine For Ailing U.S. Healthcare System -- National Expert Panel Weighs In on Essentials of Electronic Prescribing Design and ImplementationThe... [continued]

February 28, 2004

Adverse drug reactions in elderly patients.

Adverse drug reactions in elderly patients. Br J Clin Pharmacol. 2004 Feb; 57(2): 121-6Routledge PA, O'Mahony MS, Woodhouse KW Many studies from around the world show a correlation between increasing age and adverse drug reaction (ADR) rate, at least for... [continued]

January 15, 2004

PRESS RELEASE: The current penetration of ePrescribing services is very low in all surveyed countries

PRESS RELEASE: The current penetration of ePrescribing services is very low in all surveyed countriesThe current penetration of ePrescribing services is very low in all surveyed countriesResearch and Markets have announced the addition of the ‘Physician Insight Survey: 2003 Survey... [continued]

December 31, 2003

Evaluation of standardized tasks for primary care physicians using the MOXXI electronic prescribing and integrated drug management system.

Evaluation of standardized tasks for primary care physicians using the MOXXI electronic prescribing and integrated drug management system. AMIA Annu Symp Proc. 2003; 786Bartlett G, Tamblyn R, Huang A, Kawasumi Y, Petrella L, Dufour E, The Medical Office for the... [continued]

E-prescribing technology can improve patient care. The handwriting on the wall.

E-prescribing technology can improve patient care. The handwriting on the wall. N J Med. 2003 Dec; 100(12): 37-8Adler JH [via HubMed - eprescribing or e-prescribing or "electronic prescribing" or "electronic prescription"]... [continued]

December 19, 2003

NCVHS | National Health Information Infrastructure (NHII) Workgroup Transcript

National Committee on Vital and Health Statistics[This Transcript is Unedited]DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICESNational Committee on Vital and Health StatisticsNational Health Information Infrastructure (NHII) Workgroup December 19, 2003Hubert H. Humphrey BuildingRoom 705A200 Independence Avenue, S.W.Washington, DC 20201Proceedings by:CASET Associates,... [continued]

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December 15, 2003

Perspectives. E-prescribing, formularies play big roles in Rx bill. 2.

Perspectives. E-prescribing, formularies play big roles in Rx bill. 2. Med Health. 2003 Dec 15; 57(45): 1, 7-8 [via HubMed - eprescribing or e-prescribing or "electronic prescribing" or "electronic prescription"]... [continued]

November 03, 2003

AMNews: Editorial - Nov. 3, 2003. Electronic prescribing and Medicare: Let the doctor decide ... American Medical News

AMNews: Editorial - Nov. 3, 2003. Electronic prescribing and Medicare: Let the doctor decide ... American Medical NewsElectronic prescribing and Medicare: Let the doctor decideDon't force physicians to buy and use unproven e-prescribing systems.Editorial. Nov. 3, 2003.When it comes to... [continued]

June 27, 2003

Forrester Research: Congress Set To Mandate ePrescribing By 2007

Forrester Research: Congress Set To Mandate ePrescribing By 2007BriefJune 27, 2003Congress Set To Mandate ePrescribing By 2007 Both the US House and Senate today passed landmark bills paving the way for a prescription drug plan for Medicare recipients. The ePrescribing... [continued]

May 21, 2003

Datamonitor - ePrescribing Technologies: Finding a role for Pharma - Market Analysis Report

Datamonitor - ePrescribing Technologies: Finding a role for Pharma - Market Analysis ReportePrescribing Technologies: Finding a role for PharmaBriefPublished: 21 May 2003Buy this research $3800Buy NowFurther InformationProduct Brochure (PDF)Table of Contents (HTML)Contact us for more informationIntroductionTechnology vendors, pharmacists, health insurers... [continued]

May 12, 2003

AMNews: May 12, 2003. 5 obstacles to e-prescribing: 5 approaches to overcoming them ... American Medical News

AMNews: May 12, 2003. 5 obstacles to e-prescribing: 5 approaches to overcoming them ... American Medical News5 obstacles to e-prescribing: 5 approaches to overcoming themWhile they've been around for years, online prescriptions are still a long way from replacing the... [continued]

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