» Gentell Inc. announced its Fastcare wound documentation and ordering system now includes Quality Assurance Performance Improvement reporting capabilities. The system helps nursing homes with 24-hour...
Embracing ePrescribing
By
Louis Hyman
Jan 26, 2015
Although only one state will require ePrescribing in the coming year, others contemplating a similar change will be watching the transition closely and possibly follow suit.
Omnicare and McKesson to extend drug distribution deal
By
Elizabeth Newman
Jan 01, 2015
Omnicare Inc. and McKesson Corporation have decided to extend their agreement through 2019, which will include the sourcing and distribution of branded, specialty and generic pharmaceuticals.
CompanyBriefs for January 2015
Jan 01, 2015
» LifeShare Technologies released LifeShare Family, a mobile app connecting seniors with their families and caregivers. LifeShare Family allows seniors and families to share mobile pictures and send messages,...
Back to faxing orders?
By
John Andrews
Jan 01, 2015
Medication order transmission standards changed from HL7 to NCPDP 10.6, but not all providers are caught up, increasing risks, time and possibility of errors
Mobile MedSoft completes certification process
Dec 22, 2014
RNA Holdings, LLC, also known as Mobile MedSoft, has announced the successful completion of the PrescribersConnection Long Term Care 10.6P Certification process.
MatrixCare has received ePrescription transmission by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy, specifically for the use of its integration with Omnicare pharmacies, FrameworkLTC and QS1 pharmacy software solutions.
CompanyBriefs for December 2014
Dec 01, 2014
» Bertelsmann said in October it is buying Relias Learning from its current owners, Vista Equity Partners and LLR Partners. Relias headquarters will remain in Cary, NC, and company representatives said...
Optimus EMR announces successful transition to NCPDP
Dec 02, 2014
Optimus EMR Inc. announced in November it had made a transition with its pharmacy partners from HL7 to NCPDP Script 10.6 interfaces.
Collain Healthcare, an LG CNS company, announced it now delivers interoperability between the LG CNS electronic health records system and Omnicare’s OmniDX dispensing system using the NCPDP SCRIPT...