Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances

RXNT Named "Best E-Prescribing Software" of 2021

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RXNT , an industry-leading provider of cloud-based ambulatory healthcare software, today announced that it has been selected as one of the Best E-Prescribing Software companies of 2021 by Digital.com, an independent review website for small businesses and startups.

Key Points: 
  • ANNAPOLIS, Md., Aug. 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RXNT , an industry-leading provider of cloud-based ambulatory healthcare software, today announced that it has been selected as one of the Best E-Prescribing Software companies of 2021 by Digital.com, an independent review website for small businesses and startups.
  • The research team conducted over 40 hours of assessment on more than 75 e-prescribing software companies from across the web to create the report.
  • "We are excited to once again stand out as a leader in the growing and evolving HealthIT market," said Randy Boldyga, CEO and President of RXNT.
  • RXNT was recognized based on its core features like medication history, clinical alerts, prescription cancellation and renewals, and refill management.

Biometrics Again Increase Security and Convenience in Healthcare Through Knomi in Secure Enrollment for EPCS

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Monday, June 7, 2021
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This first-to-market enrollment solution expands applications of Awares Knomi in the healthcare market, further illustrating the positive impact of biometrics in common healthcare use cases.

Key Points: 
  • This first-to-market enrollment solution expands applications of Awares Knomi in the healthcare market, further illustrating the positive impact of biometrics in common healthcare use cases.
  • While EMRs deliver many benefits, complying with EPCS mandates while ensuring physicians remain productive can be a complex undertaking.
  • By relying on a persons unique physical characteristics, biometrics provide an improved alternative to current workflows, increasing convenience for prescribers, bolstering security, and maintaining compliance with DEA requirements for EPCS.
  • Mobile Authentication: Biometrics are a more convenient and secure means to ensure legitimate access to healthcare records for both patients and caregivers.

DSS Launches Juno RxTracker for Smarter, Faster and Safer ePrescribing

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Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Health, Pharmacy, Health informatics, Drug Enforcement Administration, Electronic prescribing, Medical terminology, Juno, Patient safety, Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances

JUNO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Document Storage Systems, Inc. ( DSS ), a leading provider of health information technology (HIT) solutions for federal, private and public healthcare organizations, today announced the official launch of its Juno RxTracker , a new solution for smarter, faster and safer ePrescribing.

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  • JUNO BEACH, Fla., Feb. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Document Storage Systems, Inc. ( DSS ), a leading provider of health information technology (HIT) solutions for federal, private and public healthcare organizations, today announced the official launch of its Juno RxTracker , a new solution for smarter, faster and safer ePrescribing.
  • Designed by clinicians for clinicians, Juno RxTracker offers streamlined ePrescribing that empowers physicians to rapidly prescribe with ease, according to their unique workflows via desktop and mobile app.
  • To meet this need, Juno RxTracker is an (EPCS)-certified solution that boosts patient safety through an automated electronic prescription process for all medications, including controlled substances.
  • Juno RxTracker offers a wide-range of functionality that enables providers to have the highest level of safety and effectiveness in their ePrescribing efforts.

WENO Makes e-Prescribing History by Offering Free Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances

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Thursday, January 7, 2021
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AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For prescribers that need to Electronically Prescribe Controlled Substances (EPCS) to satisfy the new Medicare law, WENO Exchange (WENO) is offering Free EPCS.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- For prescribers that need to Electronically Prescribe Controlled Substances (EPCS) to satisfy the new Medicare law, WENO Exchange (WENO) is offering Free EPCS.
  • While others may offer free e-Prescribing, WENO is the first to offer free EPCS.
  • Besides being an intermediary, WENO provides a stand-alone platform called WENO Online which meets the EPCS requirements.
  • Pharmacy technology vendors (PTVs) and electronic health record systems (EHRs) can also integrate with WENO.

Exostar Receives Kantara Initiative's Identity Assurance Trust Framework Certification, Achieves Healthcare and Life Science Community Milestones

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Wednesday, January 6, 2021
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Kantara granted the Identity Assurance Trust Framework certification at Level of Assurance 3 (LOA 3), allowing Exostar to seamlessly continue to align with mandates issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency for the electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) by healthcare providers using Health IT systems.

Key Points: 
  • Kantara granted the Identity Assurance Trust Framework certification at Level of Assurance 3 (LOA 3), allowing Exostar to seamlessly continue to align with mandates issued by the Drug Enforcement Agency for the electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) by healthcare providers using Health IT systems.
  • "We are pleased to award Exostar the Kantara Full Service Trust Mark of Approval signifying conformity with the Kantara Classic Class of Approval for digital identity requirements at LOA 3," said Colin Wallis, executive director, Kantara Initiative.
  • The Kantara assessment and review process is rigorous and approval demonstrates a company's care and respect for its customers."
  • Kantara provides real-world innovation through its development of specifications, applied R&D and conformity assessment programs for the digital identity and personal data ecosystems.

BetterRX Offers a Better ePrescribe Solution for Hospices in States Implementing EPCS Mandates in 2021

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020
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Once the EPCS mandates go into effect, pharmacies will stop accepting "wet" signatures for controlled substances.

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  • Once the EPCS mandates go into effect, pharmacies will stop accepting "wet" signatures for controlled substances.
  • To do this, BetterRX built an ePrescribe solution that enables the hospice care team to order medications with half the steps in half the time.
  • Today, BetterRX is the only ePrescribe solution built specifically for the hospice workflow, approved by the DEA, and certified by Surescripts.
  • "We are a pharmacy filling for hospice, and BetterRX not only helps us ensure EPCS compliance, but BetterRX ePrescribe has completely streamlined the medication workflow with our hospices that use them.

TheraNest Announces Addition of e-Prescribe (eRx) Functionality to Software Portfolio

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Wednesday, July 22, 2020
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The TheraNest eRx feature gives clinicians legend drug and controlled substance e-prescribing (EPCS) capabilities, a new level of access to medication history and patient medication adherence support.

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  • The TheraNest eRx feature gives clinicians legend drug and controlled substance e-prescribing (EPCS) capabilities, a new level of access to medication history and patient medication adherence support.
  • TheraNest is a leading provider of software and solutions for therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and counselors.
  • We've created an affordable and impactful software application to help you get back to what you enjoy most serving clients in a thriving, healthy practice.
  • TheraNest gives you the tools you need to easily streamline and manage your practice.

DrFirst Urges DEA to Modernize Solutions for EPCS

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020
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DrFirst, a healthcare technology pioneer, is urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to change its rules for electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) in comments submitted to the agency on June 22.

Key Points: 
  • DrFirst, a healthcare technology pioneer, is urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to change its rules for electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) in comments submitted to the agency on June 22.
  • Having pioneered the technology for EPCS, DrFirst is uniquely positioned to understand the workflow barriers faced by providers when prescribing controlled substances and to propose practical industry-standard solutions.
  • Current DEA requirements are based on security standards developed in 2010, and technology has advanced significantly since then, said G. Cameron Deemer, president of DrFirst.
  • Since 2000, DrFirst has pioneered healthcare technology solutions and consulting services that securely connect people at touchpoints of care to improve patient outcomes.

RXNT's Electronic Prescribing Solution Is Helping to Fight Opioid Abuse

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Thursday, January 2, 2020
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ANNAPOLIS, Md., Jan. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RXNT Inc. is helping the nation address the opioid epidemic with its Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)-certified Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS) tool.

Key Points: 
  • ANNAPOLIS, Md., Jan. 2, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RXNT Inc. is helping the nation address the opioid epidemic with its Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)-certified Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS) tool.
  • Effective January 1, 2020, Arizona, Iowa, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Rhode Island are required to comply with electronic prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS) mandates.
  • RXNT's e-prescribing solution satisfies these state mandates, and helps thousands of prescribers in other states that have already implemented the mandates (Connecticut, Maine, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania).
  • Today, the RXNT electronic prescribing solution is still the gold standard in eRx, and has been used to transmit over 52 million prescriptions since launch.

MDToolbox Receives Updated Surescripts Certification and Helps Prescribers Meet National and State Mandates

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Monday, December 23, 2019
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RICHLAND, Wash., Dec. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading e-Prescribing software vendor, MDToolbox, is focused on helping prescribers meet national and state electronic prescribing requirements.

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  • RICHLAND, Wash., Dec. 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading e-Prescribing software vendor, MDToolbox, is focused on helping prescribers meet national and state electronic prescribing requirements.
  • MDToolbox announced today that its e-Prescribing solution, MDToolbox-Rx, has received an updated certification from Surescripts that meets the National Council for Prescription Drug Program's (NCPDP) SCRIPT Standard v2017071 for sending and receiving electronic prescription information.
  • Along with the national CMS deadline, MDToolbox is also helping prescribers meet their state e-Prescribing regulations.
  • These state laws range from requiring Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) to requiring both controlled and non-controlled prescriptions be sent electronically.