National E-prescribing Conference
September 11, 2008 by MedHeadlines
Filed under Events, MedTech
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, along with industry partners from health and technology, are hosting a National E-prescribing Conference on October 6 – 7, 2008 at the Sheraton Boston Hotel, Boston, MA. Read more
Medicare Will Offer Incentives For ePrescribing
July 24, 2008 by MedHeadlines
Filed under MedTech, Medical Error, Medicare
Have your ever been frustrated by your doctor’s handwriting? Illegibly written prescriptions may soon be a thing of the past and medication errors will be drastically reduced if Medicare’s new incentives for ePrescribing are embraced by physicians. The incentives include a bonus program that would give doctors an additional 2% bonus on top of their fee if they choose the ePrescribing option. Read more
Doctors, Pharmacies, Benefits Managers Embrace ePrescriptions
July 2, 2008 by MedHeadlines
Filed under MedTech
Earlier today, two of the leading entities in the pharmacy industry announced collaboration with Medco Health Solutions, Inc., to promote the use of e-prescriptions. The collaboration has earned the approval of many of the nation’s doctors, some of whom already use electronic means for writing prescriptions instead of the paper-based methods traditionally used. Read more





