Last week I posted the blog below and I've sensed that it has resonated with the marketplace -- particularly EMR companies that are quickly trying to get certified by late 2010 or early 2011. ePrescribing and Meaningful Use are the mantras of the day, and one area that should not be overlooked is the inclusion of selecting the right drug data and working with the right drug information supplier.
"Quoting a colleague of mine: 'A recent article by HealthData Management summarizes that, 'The new law mandates use of electronic prescribing by Jan. 1, 2011. Prescribers and dispensers must use either the Health Level Seven messaging standards or the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs’ SCRIPT standard to transmit prescriptions and prescription-related information. The law does not mandate use of electronic health records. But to ensure EHR systems are interoperable, they must be CCHIT-certified. Further, the EHRs must meet the e-prescribing provisions of the law.'
Looks like ePrescribing will become a widespread reality within 2 years. There will likely be some business opportunities for some small companies to fill in the gap between ePrescribing as part of robust EMR systems and those that just need a tool to facilitate ePrescribing, without integration into their system.
As more companies look for opportunity in the business "seams," they will need to work with a drug database company to close the loop. And if they want to do it quickly and work with a vendor who serves as a partner, and not just a supplier, more and more are turning to Lexicomp.
Not only will Lexicomp provide all the basic drug data information such as: drug interactions; drug-allergy interactions, therapeutic dosages, drug classifications, dosage administration, pediatric drug information, and more; but Lexicomp will also provide the service and support to allow the vendor to move quickly. With this quickly changing marketplace, working with a drug interaction software company to facilitate the product launch is imperative. If you are looking for a stand alone online ePrescribing application, I would strongly suggest taking a look at DoseSpot. They have a great product."
"Quoting a colleague of mine: 'A recent article by HealthData Management summarizes that, 'The new law mandates use of electronic prescribing by Jan. 1, 2011. Prescribers and dispensers must use either the Health Level Seven messaging standards or the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs’ SCRIPT standard to transmit prescriptions and prescription-related information. The law does not mandate use of electronic health records. But to ensure EHR systems are interoperable, they must be CCHIT-certified. Further, the EHRs must meet the e-prescribing provisions of the law.'
Looks like ePrescribing will become a widespread reality within 2 years. There will likely be some business opportunities for some small companies to fill in the gap between ePrescribing as part of robust EMR systems and those that just need a tool to facilitate ePrescribing, without integration into their system.
As more companies look for opportunity in the business "seams," they will need to work with a drug database company to close the loop. And if they want to do it quickly and work with a vendor who serves as a partner, and not just a supplier, more and more are turning to Lexicomp.
Not only will Lexicomp provide all the basic drug data information such as: drug interactions; drug-allergy interactions, therapeutic dosages, drug classifications, dosage administration, pediatric drug information, and more; but Lexicomp will also provide the service and support to allow the vendor to move quickly. With this quickly changing marketplace, working with a drug interaction software company to facilitate the product launch is imperative. If you are looking for a stand alone online ePrescribing application, I would strongly suggest taking a look at DoseSpot. They have a great product."
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Comments for ePrescribing mandates are spreading, along with the immediate need for EMR drug information