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New Data Indicates Rapid Adoption of Electronic Prior Authorization, Positive Impact on ProvidersCOLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 21, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CoverMyMeds, a leading electronic prior authorization (ePA) platform, working with a group of industry stakeholders, today issued the third release of the ePA National Adoption Scorecard. The report quantifies the impact of prior authorization (PA) to patients and providers, outlines current ePA implementation rates by payer, pharmacy and electronic health record (EHR) market leaders and details ePA legislation by state. View the report at epascorecard.covermymeds.com. Electronic prior authorization transforms the traditional, paper-based PA workflow into an electronic process that decreases prescription abandonment and administrative waste. Implemented properly, the ePA process provides real-time decision support for electronic prescribing and helps patients receive faster access to appropriate therapy. The ePA National Adoption Scorecard highlights the following data on the impact of PA on patients and providers:
The ePA National Adoption Scorecard is published by CoverMyMeds with an advisory group comprised of leaders from Express Scripts, the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, Cerner Corporation, Cardinal Health, the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations and the Virginia Association of Health Plans. "Market adoption and utilization of an electronic channel for PA is one of the most effective ways the industry can help prevent avoidable medical spending as a result of prescription abandonment, and help patients get the medication the need to live healthy lives," stated Perry Lewis, VP of Industry Relations at CoverMyMeds. "As the industry continues to experience a rise in drug costs and specialty medications, nearly all of which require PA, electronic PA channels that provide decision support to the provider and streamline the workflow of providers, pharmacists and payer organizations will be critical. We're thrilled with the progress the industry is making, and look forward to continuing to educate stakeholders on how they can leverage ePA." Stakeholders interested in viewing the report may visit CoverMyMeds at booth 1214 at HIMSS17 on Feb. 19-23. About CoverMyMeds To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-data-indicates-rapid-adoption-of-electronic-prior-authorization-positive-impact-on-providers-300410427.html SOURCE CoverMyMeds |