Telehealth has breathed new life into the idea of house calls, and now doctors’ paper prescription pads are also getting a much-needed digital makeover. E-prescribing, which has been around for years, ...

In the face of rising opioid abuse that is killing more people every year than motor vehicle crashes, electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) is finally gaining momentum. The technology ...

Digital health tools that allow providers to electronically prescribe controlled medications can improve care management and curb drug misuse if they're used correctly. Digital health technology has ...

The Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (), a non-profit standards development organization and accrediting body, announced today the release of its new certification programs for ...

Electronic prescribing for controlled substances eliminates paper prescriptions, and thereby reduces the need for in-person visits, allowing patients and providers to follow social distancing policies ...

Caradigm, the leader in enterprise population health, recently announced that it has added Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) to its Identity and Access Management (IAM) portfolio.

As the nation’s opioid epidemic rages on, states across the country are continuing to mandate the use of technology to fight back. Maine’s mandate for the electronic prescribing of opioids goes into ...

ROCKVILLE, Md., July 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, DrFirst, Inc. announced an innovative product that fulfills the company's commitment to deliver a simple, secure, and affordable way to send ...

Electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) is increasing rapidly in the United States, although its prevalence varies significantly from one state to another, according to the 2016 annual ...

Correction: The “Costs associated with EPCS” table originally misstated the costs for DrFirst. The actual cost is $90 one-time setup fee, $75 annual ongoing cost, token included in the setup fee. All ...

Federal officials are seeking comments about challenges clinicians may face in meeting a January 1, 2021, deadline for electronic submission of prescriptions for opioids covered by Medicare's Part D ...

Prescription opioid abuse in the U.S. is soaring. As the country's policymakers grapple with how to address this national emergency, great progress has been made in the state of Maine, which this ...