E-Prescribing

E-prescribing is the transmission of prescription or prescription-related information using electronic media between a prescriber, dispenser, pharmacy benefit manager, or health plan, either directly or through an intermediary, including an e-prescribing network.

In an effort to understand the benefits and cautions about e-prescribing, conduct thorough research. For your Dropbox assignment, create a 4- to 5-page report in Microsoft Word document consisting of your research findings covering your responses to the following questions:

• Evaluate three pros and three cons of e-prescribing.
• Summarize the e-prescription standards as described by the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs.
• Evaluate the projected cost and time savings as estimated by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
• Comment on the controversy surrounding the 2013 e-prescribing

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Support your responses with examples.

Cite any sources in APA format.

Submission Details

Name your document SU_HCM4025_W3_A2_LastName_FirstInitial.doc.

Submit your document to the W3 Assignment 2 Dropbox by Tuesday, September 5, 2017.

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