A National Web Conference on E-Prescribing and Medication Management: The New Paradigm for Provider and Pharmacist Interaction

Event Details

  • Date: June 23, 2009
  • Time: 2:30pm to 4:00pm

Presenters:

  • Moderator: Robert Mayes, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality; Presenters: Michael T. Rupp, Midwestern University College of Pharmacy; Steve T. Simenson, Goodrich Pharmacies; Peter N. Kaufman, DrFirst

Overall Purpose:

This webinar was the second in a three-part series on the role of health information technology in medication management, from prescribing to adherence.  This free 90-minute national Web conference explored the impact of health IT on transmitting prescription information and dispensing a therapeutic.

Dr. Rupp began the presentations by examining how an e-prescription is received and processed and the significance of high quality patient data for the pharmacist. He shared empirical evidence of enhanced efficiency and productivity as well as a decrease in costs for those pharmacies with e-prescribing functionality. Mr. Simenson shared his first hand experience with implementing and utilizing e-prescribing. He also discussed the importance of coalition building and the changing paradigm in relationships between providers and pharmacists. Dr. Kaufman discussed the technical limitations and challenges facing e-prescribing. He examined the bi-directional relationship between providers and pharmacists and discussed potential benefits and impacts on outcomes for pharmacists reporting back to clinicians.

Event Materials:

  • Presentation Slides (PDF, 2 MB)
  • Event Transcript (PDF, 115 KB)
  • Additional Questions and Answers from Attendees (PDF, 96 KB)  
  • Recording of the Presentation