Electronic prescribing; Secretary of Health and Human Services, etc. to establish a website. (HB2453)
Introduced By
Del. Mark Sickles (D-Alexandria)
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Passed House |
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Description
Electronic prescribing. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Technology, to establish a website to disseminate information about electronic prescribing to health practitioners, including information about low-cost and no-cost electronic prescribing products, and information about federal, state, and private sector electronic prescribing initiatives. The bill also would require the Department of Health Professions to collect information regarding electronic prescribing from practitioners. Beginning in 2010, any health practitioner who contracts with the Commonwealth for the provision of health services would be required to utilize electronic prescribing, and the Department of Medical Assistance Services is directed to develop programs and incentives to encourage the adoption of electronic prescribing by Medicaid providers. Amends § 2.2-213.3 (“Secretary to coordinate electronic prescribing clearinghouse.”), § 54.1-2510 (“Powers and duties of Board of Health Professions.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »
