Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2004 Issue 20
PRESCRIPTIONS: Beware Of Compliance Hurdles In Brave New E-Scrip World
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Article Overview
This article explains the early legal and compliance concerns that can arise as electronic prescribing becomes more common. It focuses on the interplay between federal encouragement and state-level licensing, physician-patient relationship requirements, and cross-state pharmacy workflow questions. The piece is aimed at readers who need a high-level understanding of e-prescribing compliance risks and implementation issues.
Why This Topic Matters
Electronic prescribing affects how prescriptions are transmitted, validated, and filled, and the article highlights why organizations must consider both federal policy direction and state law obligations before adopting new workflows.
What You Will Learn
- How federal policy supported the growth of electronic prescribing
- Why state law remains central to prescription compliance
- What kinds of legal and operational issues can arise in cross-state prescribing workflows
- Why prior physician-patient relationships may matter in e-prescribing compliance
Who Should Read This
- Physicians
- Pharmacists
- Compliance professionals
- Healthcare administrators
- Medical practice managers
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