- In April 2024, Surescripts, a key player in health information exchange, announced an upgrade to its E-Prescribing platform by integrating Real-Time Prescription Benefit (RTPB) tools. This enhancement enables healthcare providers to view patient-specific medication cost information at the point of care, helping them make more informed prescribing decisions and improve medication adherence. The upgrade demonstrates Surescripts' continued commitment to streamlining the prescribing process and reducing out-of-pocket costs for patients
- In March 2024, DrFirst, a health technology innovator, launched SmartRenew, an AI-powered solution designed to automate prescription refill authorization workflows. The solution reduces administrative burden for healthcare providers by eliminating manual refill tasks, leading to improved clinical efficiency and faster response times for pharmacies and patients. This marks a significant advancement in the digital transformation of medication management
- In February 2024, Oracle Health introduced a next-generation cloud-based E-Prescription system as part of its unified EHR platform. The system includes drug interaction alerts, formulary compliance checks, and streamlined workflows tailored for both outpatient and inpatient care settings. Oracle’s solution is aimed at improving prescribing accuracy and reducing medication errors, particularly in large hospital systems
- In January 2024, Allscripts Healthcare Solutions (now part of Veradigm) announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance the scalability and security of its E-Prescribing and electronic health record services. This partnership is focused on improving system uptime, supporting high-volume prescription processing, and ensuring compliance with HIPAA and other data protection standards
- In December 2023, Epic Systems Corporation introduced new E-Prescription modules integrated with its MyChart patient portal, enabling patients to track prescription status, receive medication reminders, and directly communicate with pharmacies. This patient-centric enhancement reflects a growing trend toward empowering individuals in their healthcare journey and boosting medication adherence rates through better digital engagement
- In November 2023, NextGen Healthcare released analytics tools within its E-Prescription platform to help healthcare organizations monitor prescribing patterns, identify potential overuse of controlled substances, and ensure compliance with PDMP (Prescription Drug Monitoring Program) regulations. These tools aim to support safer prescribing practices and reduce the risk of opioid misuse
