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Technical Aspect of the Automated Synthesis and Real-Time Kinetic Evaluation of [11C]SNAP-7941
Published on: April 28, 2019
Roadblock on the health IT superhighway: e-prescribing and the Controlled Substances Act
Abstract:
Electronic prescribing technology enables healthcare providers access to more complete information regarding patient's medication history including prescriptions written by other healthcare providers. President Bush has put forth the goal of electronic health records for most Americans by 2014. Yet, regulatory roadblocks may be preventing further progress toward achieving these goals. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) must modify the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) to keep pace with technology. It is time to move from discussions and hearings to piloting e-prescribing of controlled substances.
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