SUBSCRIBE TO E-NEWSLETTERSurvey: Half of doctors now use e-prescribing
E-prescribing is starting to catch on among physicians, according to a recent survey, as doctors begin recognizing the benefits of electronic prescriptions and respond to federal pressure to adopt the technology. Read more
More doctors escape Medicare electronic prescribing penalty
A big chunk of physicians will be allowed to apply for an exemption to a looming Medicare penalty levied against providers not using electronic prescriptions. Read more
Health IT can save billions with medication improvements, study says
The healthcare system loses billions of dollars a year due to prescription errors and poor medication adherence. But health IT can help, says a new report. Read more
New York legislature passes mandatory electronic prescribing bill
New York legislators recently approved a bill that will require doctors in the state to issue prescriptions for some drugs electronically within the next three years. Read more
Small practices jumping on board with e-prescribing
While some reports suggest e-prescribing is slow to catch on among healthcare organizations, that doesn’t mean it’s going completely unused. And small physician practices are leading the charge on eRx adoption, according to a recent report. Read more
AMA: Don’t forget about June 30 e-prescribing deadline
Physicians have until June 30 to report use of e-prescribing systems or apply for a hardship exemption if they want to avoid a Medicare penalty, the American Medical Association (AMA) recently warned providers. Read more
E-prescribing slow to catch on, despite benefits
Despite the benefits, most doctors and hospitals have yet to make the switch to electronic prescriptions, according to a recent survey. Read more
Study: Docs ignore 96% of drug warning alerts
One benefit of many health IT systems is a feature that automatically warns doctors about potentially dangerous drug interactions or allergy problems. But some recent studies say that doctors ignore those alerts because they receive too many. Read more
Study: More patients pick up medicine when it’s e-prescribed
Despite challenges that still lie ahead, some recent studies have shown that electronic prescribing can reduce errors and increase the likelihood that patients take their medicine. Read more
Study: Doctors skeptical of e-prescribing systems
While electronic prescriptions can benefit doctors and patients, a recent study shows many physicians are skeptical about the accuracy of the data provided by e-prescribing systems. Read more