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Laws requiring e-prescribing are gaining momentum nationwide. Many states have already passed mandates on e-prescribing and many others are introducing legislation that will take effect within the next few years.
Are you familiar with the laws on e-prescribing in your state? Each state has an individual approach, so mandates vary from state to state. Review our outline below for more information on e-prescribing laws in your state and remember, e-prescribing under Medicare Part D will most likely be required for all prescribers come 2021.
States who have current laws in place are:
- Connecticut - e-prescribing for controlled substances
- Maine - controlled substances containing opiates
- Minnesota - all prescriptions
- New York - all prescriptions
States who passed laws that will be going into effect soon are:
- Arizona - controlled substances, effective 2020
- Arkansas - Schedule II-VI controlled substances, effective 2021
- California - all prescriptions, effective 2022
- Colorado - Schedule II-IV controlled substances, effective July 2021 for most prescribers or July 2023 for dentists and rural or solo practitioners
- Indiana - controlled substances, effective 2021
- Iowa - all prescriptions, effective 2020
- Kansas - controlled substances containing opiates, effective 2021
- Kentucky - controlled substances, effective 2021
- Massachuttes - controlled substances, effective 2020
- North Carolina - Schedule II and III controlled substances, effective 2020
- Oklahoma - Schedule II-V controlled substances, effective 2020
- Pennsylvania - Schedule II-V controlled substances, effective October 24, 2019
- Rhode Island - controlled substances, effective 2020
- South Carolina - controlled substances, effective 2021
- Tennessee - controlled substances, effective 2021
- Virginia - controlled substances containing opiates, effective July 2020
- Washington - controlled substances, effective 2021
- Wyoming - controlled substances, effective 2021
States with pending legislation on e-prescribing are:
- Delaware
- Florida
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Nevada
- New Jersey
- Texas
Is your practice ready for e-prescribing requirements? As more states begin to mandate e-prescribing, now is a good time to ensure your practice is ready. E-prescribing also has many advantages, such as safer, more accurate, prescribing and lower-costs.
Ready to learn more? Talk to a member of our team about e-prescribing with Practice EHR. Request a demo to learn more about our EPCS-certified software today.
Topics: Integrated EHR, Patient Care, Small Practice, E-Prescribing
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