Opioids

How a Health System Cut Opioid Prescribing Rates, Clinician Burden

by Christopher Jason

With an opioid prescribing rate 38 percent higher than the rest of the nation, the opioid epidemic has hit Kentucky hard. Although the state passed a law in 2012 requiring physicians to check the...

DE Starts Prescription Drug Monitoring Program EHR Integration

by Christopher Jason

The Delaware Division of Professional Regulation announced a statewide EHR integration of its prescription drug monitoring program. Delaware will utilize Appriss Health’s PMP Gateway solution...

What is a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, EHR Integration?

by Christopher Jason

Prescribers use a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) each time they write a prescription as part of the industry’s efforts to stem the opioid crisis. These EHR-integrated systems, which...

COVID-19 Triggers ePrescribing, Direct Messaging Increase

by Christopher Jason

Throughout the spread of COVID-19, healthcare providers have increased their use of ePrescribing, direct messaging, and prescription price transparency tools to streamline patient care and boost...