Description
Stay compliant with federal and state laws and regulations related to issuing eprescriptions.Electronic prescribing or ePrescribing (the process of entering a prescription for medication into an automated data entry system) has been credited with reducing medical errors, improving workflow, increasing patient safety, and promoting drug price transparency. Despite these benefits, ePrescribing carries certain legal and regulatory compliance risks. Information contained in an eprescription is considered Protected Health Information under HIPAA, and providers must hold their Business Associates (including pharmacies and ePrescribing vendors) accountable to safeguard this information. With ePrescribing for controlled substances now required by some states and under Medicare Part D, some industry stakeholders fear that federal and state regulations are outpacing the ability of providers to successfully and safely follow them. This topic will cover the benefits of leveraging ePrescribing, as well as how to stay compliant with federal and state laws and regulations related to issuing eprescriptions, as well as implementing strong privacy and security controls to manage cybersecurity threats.
Date: 2021-04-27 Start Time: End Time:
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