Electronic prescribing

Definition
Electronic prescribing

{{Quote|consists of a licensed health care provider using a computer or hand-held device to write and transmit a prescription directly to the dispenser. Before doing so, the health care provider can request the beneficiary’s eligibility, formulary, benefits, and medication history. This information can be used to improve quality and reduce costs. CMS Should Address Inconsistencies in Its Two Incentive Programs That Encourage the Use of Health Information Technology, at 5.