E-PRESCRIBING TOOLS TO HELP PREVENT ADVERSE DRUG INTERACTIONS

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E-PRESCRIBING TOOLS TO HELP PREVENT ADVERSE DRUG INTERACTIONS

NEW MEDICARE STANDARDS WILL HELP DOCTORS OFFER LOWER-COST GENERIC OPTIONS WHEN WRITING A PRESCRIPTION

People who are eligible to enroll in Medicare’s prescription drug program are expected to experience greater safety, increased use of lower-cost generic equivalents, and more efficient communication between their doctor and pharmacy as a result of a new regulation issued today by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services ( CMS ). The final rule establishes Part D e‑prescribing standards for four types of information: formulary and benefits, medication history, fill status notification, and identification of individual health care providers.

To view the entire press release: http://www.cms.hhs.gov/apps/media/press_releases.asp

To view the final rule on Part D e‑prescribing standards ( CMS -0016-F/ CMS -0018-F) and the earlier final rule establishing e‑prescribing foundation standards ( CMS -0011-F): http://www.cms.hhs.gov/EPrescribing/