How to e-Rx in 3 days

Why This Topic Matters

It helps practices assess whether they could participate in electronic prescribing in time for a federal deadline and understand the operational areas that needed attention. It also supports billing and compliance staff reviewing whether reporting and exemption-related requirements were being handled correctly.

Article Sections

1. Beating the deadline in the short term

   This section discusses rapid setup options for beginning electronic prescribing before the deadline and the basic information practices were expected to gather for enrollment. It also notes the role of outside vendors and turnaround time for activation.

2. E-prescribing in the long run

   This section outlines broader operational considerations for maintaining an e-prescribing workflow over time. It addresses network readiness, equipment needs, vendor selection, pharmacy readiness, and related implementation planning.

3. How to get started

   This section presents a general sequence of setup tasks for practices adopting e-prescribing. It covers choosing a method, evaluating network capacity, and confirming pharmacy compatibility.