Drug Interaction Data for EHRs and ePrescribers

Because Meaningful Use penalties for eprescribing are tied to Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement, it's physicians who rely on these programs most for their revenues who will feel the pinch first. In states like Florida with large populations of older, retired Americans, the impact will be much greater if doctors fail to implement electronic prescribing in accordance with government regulations.

State programs and laws add another layer of confusion to this situation. Some states, like Minnesota, have enacted laws requiring healthcare professionals to switch to eprescribing sooner than the rest of the country -- even those, like dentists, who write relatively few prescriptions.

Meanwhile, other states are slashing programs that helped doctors use electronic prescribing more cost effectively. All of these changes are forcing some practices to scramble to fill a gap they hadn't expected. So how can doctors, dentists, and others easily find cost-effective and easy-to-use eprescribing solutions?

Lexicomp is an industry leading drug information provider. Although they don't offer their own eprescribing solution, they have several partners in this space that have been meeting the needs of clinicians quickly and affordably across the U.S. If you're confused about which eprescribing solution to use, contact Lexicomp using the phone number or form buttons on this page for advice in navigating this area.