HealthIT Answers August 11, 2024
By Kim Boyd, Regulatory Resource Center Lead & Senior Consultant, Point-of-Care Partners
In our ongoing series about the HTI-2 proposed rule, we’ve previously provided a high-level overview, aspects related to API certification requirements, and information blocking. Today, we focus on the aspects related to the pharmacy services arena: ePrescribing, electronic prior authorization, and real-time prescription benefit (RTPB). These elements are pivotal in improving patient access to medication and enhancing the efficiency and transparency of the prescription delivery process.
ePrescribing and Electronic Prior Authorization Updates: Embracing the NCPDP SCRIPT Standard
The HTI-2 rule proposes aligning with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) final rule (CMS 4205-F, issued June 2024) by adopting mandatory and optional certification criteria for NCPDP SCRIPT...