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Study: Doctors miss e-prescribing benefits

Researchers investigating how doctors use electronic prescribing systems found that they are not using many of the system features designed to save time and prevent errors.

Although doctors liked their e-prescribing systems and would not go back to using paper, they were getting few of the benefits often touted by health information technology advocates, according to the researchers, who are affiliated with the Center for Studying Health System Change.


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ePrescribing
 
Medicare bill rewards providers for e-prescribing
Beginning in October, doctors would get bonuses for using e-prescribing and face fee reductions if they don't adopt the technology by 2012.
(Posted July 10, 2008)
DEA proposes rules to allow e-prescribing of controlled substances
Agency solicits public comments on its plans for heavy-duty security in all systems and third-party ID verification.
(Posted June 27, 2008)
E-prescribing of controlled drugs could be allowed soon
The Drug Enforcement Administration plans to propose a rule change that would lift requirements for paper prescriptions for painkillers and other potentially dangerous drugs.
(Posted June 20, 2008)
CCHIT sets tests for inpatient, ER e-health records
The Certification Commission for Healthcare IT has approved criteria for certifying inpatient, emergency room and a new category of enterprise EHRs.
(Posted June 20, 2008)
Groups recommend ways to boost e-prescribing
The eHealth Initiative and the Center for Improving Medication Management outlines strategies for making e-prescribing mainstream.
(Posted June 13, 2008)

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