Related Experiment Video
Updated: Mar 22, 2026
06:28
E-Patient Counseling Trial E-PACO: Computer Based Education versus Nurse Counseling for Patients to Prepare for Colonoscopy
Published on: August 1, 2019
9.3K
Electronic Prior Authorization Is Here: What You Need to Know About It
Minnesota Medicine
|April 20, 2016
Summary
Minnesota now mandates electronic prior authorization (ePA) for medications, aiming to streamline approvals. This article explores the implementation and challenges of ePA in the state.
Area of Science:
- Health Informatics
- Healthcare Policy
Background:
- Electronic prior authorization (ePA) is a digital process for obtaining approval for medications before dispensing.
- Traditional prior authorization processes can cause delays and increase healthcare costs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the implementation of electronic prior authorization (ePA) in Minnesota.
- To identify challenges faced during the ePA rollout in Minnesota.
Main Methods:
- Review of Minnesota's legislative requirements for ePA.
- Analysis of reported challenges during ePA implementation.
Main Results:
- Minnesota is the second state to mandate ePA for medications.
- Initial implementation of ePA in Minnesota presents several challenges.
Conclusions:
- ePA implementation in Minnesota is underway, with ongoing efforts to address associated challenges.
- The transition to ePA aims to improve medication approval efficiency and reduce costs.
Related Concept Videos
01:30Methods of Documentation VII: EMR
1.5K
Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) primarily center around electronically documenting patients' health information within a single healthcare organization or practice. They contain essential clinical data related to a patient's medical history, diagnoses, medications, treatment plans, lab results, and other pertinent information relevant to the specific encounter or episode of care. EMRs are designed to streamline documentation and workflow processes within individual healthcare...
1.5K
01:19Standards of Care II
1.2K
Nurses bear specific legal responsibilities under several federal statutes, including:
1.2K
01:30Preventive Healthcare Services
2.3K
Preventive healthcare services keep people healthy via frequent check-ups, screening, and counseling. They primarily aid in disease prevention rather than treating an acute or chronic illness. Preventive treatment also keeps individuals productive and energetic, allowing them to work well into their retirement years. Examples of preventive care services include:
2.3K
01:21Methods of Documentation III: PIE
2.2K
Problem-intervention-evaluation (PIE) is a systematic approach to documentation used in healthcare settings for clinical decision-making and patient care planning. It is a structured approach to organizing patient data based on problems, interventions, and evaluations. Here's a breakdown of its key features and considerations:
2.2K
01:10Pre-Procedural Guidelines for Assessing Blood Pressure
942
Accurate blood pressure assessment is crucial for diagnosing and managing various health conditions. To ensure the reliability of these measurements, healthcare professionals must adhere to standardized pre-procedural guidelines. These guidelines enhance patient safety and improve the overall quality of healthcare. The following steps are essential for obtaining accurate and consistent blood pressure readings, from using the appropriate tools to ensuring effective communication with the...
942
01:18Guidelines and Strategies for Safe Computer Charting
3.1K
The guidelines and strategies provided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) offer essential principles for ensuring safe and secure computer charting systems in healthcare settings. Let's break down each recommendation:
Maintain Confidentiality and Security:
Maintain Confidentiality and Security:
3.1K