New Medicare Law Igniting Physician Groups to Adopt E-Prescribing

[Pharmacy Technology Resource, LLC]

WASHINGTON, Aug 21, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- The new law requiring
electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) in Medicare is spurring
physician groups across the country to adopt the technology. The Texas
Medical Association (TMA) is the first state medical organization to
join a growing roster of national medical groups that are working to
ensure all prescriptions are transmitted electronically.

"Increased adoption of e-prescribing is good for doctors and good for
patients. The recent e-prescribing Medicare law provides valuable
incentives for those who would like to adopt this technology," said
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) President & CEO Mark
Merritt.

E-prescribing is successfully being used by more than 35,000 doctors
nationwide. PCMA led a diverse group of consumers, employers, unions,
and medical professionals that supported passage of an e-prescribing
requirement in Medicare. Supporters included among others: AARP, AFL-
CIO, Consumers Union, Ford Motor Company, General Motors Corporation,
and AT&T.

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