decisionhealth Newsletters, Answer Books - 2009 Issue 3 (March)
Electronic Health Systems / E-Prescribing
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Article Overview
This article reviews federal regulatory protections for e-prescribing arrangements, including the Safe Harbor and a related exception, and explains the broad conditions that must be met for donated hardware, software, support, and training services. It is relevant to healthcare compliance, physicians, pharmacies, hospitals, group practices, and plan sponsors that participate in electronic prescription workflows. The article also notes that the Stark exception requirements differ and points readers to that comparison section.
Why This Topic Matters
Electronic prescribing arrangements can raise fraud and abuse compliance issues, so understanding the applicable protection categories and their conditions is important for organizations that provide or receive e-prescribing technology and related support. The article helps compliance and revenue cycle professionals identify when a donation arrangement is being discussed in the context of federal exceptions and safe harbors.
What You Will Learn
- The regulatory framework governing e-prescribing technology arrangements
- Which types of organizations may be involved in donated e-prescribing items and services
- How the article distinguishes between the Safe Harbor and the Stark exception framework
- What broad compliance conditions are associated with e-prescribing protections
Who Should Read This
- Compliance officers
- Healthcare attorneys
- Physician practices
- Hospitals
- Pharmacies
- PDP sponsors
- Medicare Advantage organizations
- Medical coders
- Revenue cycle professionals
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