A National Web Conference on E-Prescribing and Medication Management: The New Paradigm for Provider and Pharmacist Interaction
Event Date:
June 23, 2009 | 2:30pm – 4:00pm ET
Overall Purpose:
This webinar was the second in a three-part series on the role of health information technology in medication management, from prescribing to adherence. This free 90-minute national Web conference explored the impact of health IT on transmitting prescription information and dispensing a therapeutic.
Dr. Rupp began the presentations by examining how an e-prescription is received and processed and the significance of high quality patient data for the pharmacist. He shared empirical evidence of enhanced efficiency and productivity as well as a decrease in costs for those pharmacies with e-prescribing functionality. Mr. Simenson shared his first hand experience with implementing and utilizing e-prescribing. He also discussed the importance of coalition building and the changing paradigm in relationships between providers and pharmacists. Dr. Kaufman discussed the technical limitations and challenges facing e-prescribing. He examined the bi-directional relationship between providers and pharmacists and discussed potential benefits and impacts on outcomes for pharmacists reporting back to clinicians.
Event Materials:
- Presentation Slides (PDF, 2 MB)
- Event Transcript (PDF, 115 KB)
- Additional Questions and Answers from Attendees (PDF, 96 KB)
- Recording of the Presentation