decisionhealth Newsletters, Part B News - 2010 Issue 5 (May)
DEA will allow you to prescribe narcotics electronically starting June 1
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Article Overview
This article explains a DEA final rule that changes how practices can prepare to electronically prescribe narcotics starting June 1. It is aimed at physicians, practice administrators, and billing or compliance staff who need a high-level understanding of the new requirements, vendor responsibilities, identity proofing, and login/security expectations. The piece also contrasts the new electronic process with existing paper-prescription procedures and discusses practical implications for different practice sizes.
Why This Topic Matters
Practices that prescribe controlled substances need to understand the DEA’s electronic prescribing requirements so they can evaluate systems, credentialing workflows, and implementation readiness before using e-prescribing for narcotics.
What You Will Learn
- What the DEA final rule changes for electronic prescribing of narcotics
- What kinds of practice setup steps are involved in e-prescribing readiness
- How vendor certification and identity proofing fit into the process
- What security and authentication considerations are discussed for system access
- How the rule may affect different practice types and operational workflows
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Practice administrators
- Compliance staff
- Billing and coding professionals
- Health IT and e-prescribing vendors
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