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Electronic prescribing is an important step toward achieving President Obama's goal of having all medical records computerized within five years, Sen. Leahy said. "With this grant, VITL will be able to help physicians across Vermont begin the transition from paper to electronic health records" Leahy said. ``We expect that once physicians see how easy it is to use electronic prescribing, they'll want to take additional steps toward a full electronic medical record." Full Article at Freshnews.com
With this grant, VITL will be able to help physicians across Vermont begin the transition from paper to electronic health records
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It is VITL's goal to help as many Vermont physicians as possible qualify for the Medicare bonus payment, and avoid the reduced reimbursement in 2012
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Electronic prescribing improves patient care, as prescribers have instant access to the patient's medication history and allergy list no matter where they are
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Physicians using electronic prescribing technology are alerted to potential allergies and drug interactions. When the electronic prescription is received at the pharmacy, pharmacists no longer have to decipher physician handwriting. There is much less chance of errors being made.
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VITL has been connecting Vermont's hospitals to the Vermont Health Information Exchange, so that lab test results and other data can be sent electronically to physicians. The HRSA grant will expand the services that VITL provides, making it easier for physicians to use their electronic medical records s...
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Sending prescriptions to pharmacies electronically is an important advance in patient safety
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It is also a convenience that physicians can offer their patients, as the patient no longer has to carry a paper prescription to the pharmacy and prescriptions sent electronically are often ready when the patient arrives.
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These funds will assist physicians in the adoption of e-prescribing technology, as well as help to ensure that all pharmacies in Vermont are able to accept prescriptions electronically. This grant demonstrates Senator Leahy's continued commitment to promoting the use of health information technology to ...
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