Medicare E-Prescribing Adds Formulary Rules But Prior Auth Needs More Testing
Executive Summary
Medicare's electronic prescribing standards would be expanded to include several components related to formulary coverage but standards on prior authorization need further development, CMS says in Nov. 16 proposed regulations
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