CMS Sees Role For Drug Manufacturers In Electronic Prescribing Incentives
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services should look at ways for drug manufacturers to legally supply e-prescribing equipment and training to providers, Deputy Administrator Norwalk says. A proposed rule on safe harbors for hospitals and insurance plans will be released soon.
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