Investigating the Economic Impact of Mandatory Electronic Prescribing Requirements in the United States
Abstract
Technological advancements applied to healthcare may holistically improve the economic
burden of prescription medication costs. United States legislative actions requiring utilization of
electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) will drive provider utilization to decrease healthcare
spending. Federal and state e-prescribe requirements have been met with resistance by the
prescribing community, due to claims that the requirements create an economic burden for them.
This research intends to demonstrate the long-term economic value of electronic prescribing
regulations across the healthcare spectrum.