Improve Patient Safety with Structured and Codified Sig
While the use of e-prescribe is known to improve provider workflow and patient safety, inaccuracies when entering the sig (dosage and usage instructions) can be dangerous. Here’s how to avoid this.
Illinois and the Opioid Crisis – How EPCS Can Help
Illinois, like many other states, has been impacted by the rise of opioid misuse. Stopping the current opioid crisis will take sustained effort, and EPCS is a great step. Read on to learn more about EPCS and upcoming mandates.
What You Need to Know to Comply with State-Mandated E-Prescription
Almost all states now mandate the use of Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS), and the few that haven’t are expected to have it set out by the start of 2023. Here’s what you need to know to comply.
Understanding the Benefits and Challenges of Big Data Analytics in Healthcare
Big data is an imperative tool that enables organizations to make better decisions and gain insights into their patients’ needs and behaviors. Although big data analytics help organizations venture and garner information in the healthcare industry, they also have some notable downsides. Read on to understand more about big data, its benefits, and challenges in healthcare.
What Happens When EPCS Fails
Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substance (EPCS) was established to eliminate tampering with paper prescriptions. But is EPCS a perfect system? Unfortunately, the system is far from perfect, and its failure can have dire effects on patients, healthcare, and pharmacy. This article will explain the possible effects of EPCS failures and how clinicians can avoid such a scenario.
ePrescribe Means Cost Savings for EHRs
ePrescribe helps EHRs design a comprehensive solution for practitioners without incurring high costs of additional software development. Let’s take a closer look at why ePrescribe provides significant cost savings for EHRs.
EPCS Measures to Curb the Opioid Crisis
In addition to the toll it’s taken on many lives, an estimated more than $500 billion loss results from the opioid crisis annually, putting a massive strain on the healthcare system. This post looks at ways EPCS is giving clinicians and pharmacists a tool to combat the opioid crisis.
How to Grow Your Medical Practice with Electronic Prescription
Read to discover more about compliance and how it can complement EPCS’ efforts to improve patient outcomes and curb drug abuse/misuse.
How Compliance Plays a Role in EPCS – The Prescription Journey
Read to discover more about compliance and how it can complement EPCS’ efforts to improve patient outcomes and curb drug abuse/misuse.
The Cost of Incomplete Medication History Data
This article will help you get insight into inaccurate medication history data. Along with this, we will discuss the importance of collecting medication history data.