loader image
Thursday, October 2, 2025
71.7 F
McAllen
- Advertisement -

AMA Advocacy Delivers Modernized E-Prescribing Standard

Translate to Spanish or other 102 languages!

In a significant victory for physician-led advocacy, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has adopted new electronic prescribing (eRx) standards that reflect key recommendations from the American Medical Association (AMA). This modernization is poised to enhance patient safety, reduce administrative burdens, and streamline physician workflows. Image for illustration purposes
In a significant victory for physician-led advocacy, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has adopted new electronic prescribing (eRx) standards that reflect key recommendations from the American Medical Association (AMA). This modernization is poised to enhance patient safety, reduce administrative burdens, and streamline physician workflows. Image for illustration purposes
- Advertisement -

CHICAGO — In a significant victory for physician-led advocacy, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has adopted new electronic prescribing (eRx) standards that reflect key recommendations from the American Medical Association (AMA). This modernization is poised to enhance patient safety, reduce administrative burdens, and streamline physician workflows.

Under Secretary Kennedy’s leadership, the updated regulations governing e-prescribing technology, including electronic health records (EHRs), introduce a single, modernized system designed to reduce medication errors, expedite prior authorization responses, and free physicians from outdated administrative tasks — freeing up more time for direct patient care.

“This is exactly the kind of smart policy that emerges when physician experience with their patients informs government regulation,” said AMA President Bobby Mukkamala, M.D. “These upgrades will significantly reduce friction in the prescribing process, helping physicians deliver safer, faster, and more effective care of our patients.”

- Advertisement -

HHS’s new policy closely follows AMA’s comprehensive recommendations (PDF),incorporating critical features such as updated prescribing directions, precise product identifiers, and real-time access to current prescription data. These enhancements support more accurate dispensing, reduce the potential for error, and improve patient outcomes.

Importantly, the new standards integrate electronic prior authorization directly into the prescribing workflow—addressing a longstanding pain point for physicians and patients alike. The rules also reduce redundant or inefficient transactions, such as pharmacy-to-pharmacy transfers, ensuring technology serves clinical needs rather than adding complexity. Together, these changes mark a major step toward true interoperability of critical patient records, enabling physicians to access and exchange essential information more seamlessly across the care continuum.

To ensure a smooth transition, HHS has aligned its 2028 compliance deadline with that of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—another milestone the AMA championed. EHR developers can begin adopting and integrating the new technology immediately, ensuring they are on track for the 2028 compliance deadline. By retiring the old eRx technology on that same date, HHS gives physicians and electronic health record developers a clear, synchronized roadmap, eliminating the risk of dueling federal timelines.

“Electronic prescribing has improved health care efficiency and patient safety. We need to continuously update the regulations to make sure we are taking advantage of the quickly advancing technology while removing the clutter of earlier regulations. HHS and the AMA have done just that,” Mukkamala said.

- Advertisement -

Information source: American Medical Association (AMA)

- Advertisement -
- Advertisement -

- Advertisement -

More Articles

DHR Health Introduces Advanced PSMA-PET Imaging with Illuccix® for Prostate Cancer Care

To support early and accurate detection, DHR Health now offers Illuccix (kit for the preparation of gallium Ga 68 gozetotide injection), a prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) targeted positron emission tomography (PET) imaging tracer for the detection of prostate cancer.

TMA Supports Guidelines Recommending Younger Breast Cancer Screening Age

Women should begin routine annual mammography screenings at age 40, according to guidelines by the American College of Radiology and Society of Breast Imaging (ACR/SBI). Breast cancer screening guidelines vary on the initiation age for mammograms (40 versus 45 versus 50 years of age) and screening frequency (annual versus biennial).

Governor Proclaims October 2025 as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month

Mega Doctor News AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation declaring October 2025 as...

STHS Edinburg Awarded Service Excellence Award from Parent Company

In the hospital setting, Service Excellence goes well beyond providing quality, compassionate care. From their first interaction with admissions staff to their final conversation with the discharge team, it impacts every aspect of a patient’s journey and allows them to feel valued and supported. 
- Advertisement -
×