CMS proposes eliminating fax exemption
CMS believes that eliminating the exemption will encourage healthcare providers to move as quickly as possible to e-prescribing using the SCRIPT standard.
CMS has proposed a new rule that would eliminate the exemption for computer-generated faxes to its SCRIPT electronic prescription standard. CMS believes that eliminating the exemption will encourage healthcare providers to move as quickly as possible to e-prescribing using the SCRIPT standard. Currently, most computer-generated faxed prescriptions do not meet the standard. The proposed rule would take effect January 2008. Comments on the proposed rule may be submitted to CMS at
Pharmacists Play Unique Role in Advancing Health Equity for Patients With Chronic Disease
December 7th 2023A new study, outlined in a poster at ASHP Midyear 2023, identified 3 key themes associated with the ways in which pharmacists are positioned to advance health equity for patients with chronic diseases.
