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DrFirst Interoperability

DrFirst Launches CURES 2.0 Integration Through MEDITECH EHR

by Fred Pennic 02/07/2019 Leave a Comment

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Today, DrFirst unveiled its new integrated solution which enables easy access via MEDITECH EHR to California state databases to red-flag opioid ‘doctor shopping’ and reduce overall drug abuse. This newest initiative in DrFirst’s long-time fight to end the opioid epidemic is point-of-care technology that seamlessly connects MEDITECH’s EHR system and California’s prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP).Importance of CURES 2.0 integrationThis new CURES 2.0 integration is critical because it
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Taking New Medications: Consumers Blame Anxiety on Lack of Time with Physicians

by Jasmine Pennic 01/25/2019 Leave a Comment

Taking New Medications: Consumers Blame Anxiety on Lack of Time with Physicians

More than half of consumers lack confidence in their ability to properly take new medications as directed, according to a survey released by DrFirst, the nation’s leading provider of e-prescribing and patient medication management solutions. Among the consumers who had concerns about taking new medications correctly, two-thirds blamed their anxiety on a lack of time with physicians at the point of care.Survey BackgroundThe online survey of 200 consumers was 40 percent male and 60 percent
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Survey: Most Physicians Fail to Share Prescribed Medication Costs with Their Patients

by Jasmine Pennic 11/09/2018 Leave a Comment

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New DrFirst survey reveals almost 75% of consumers would change pharmacies to save money, yet the majority of physicians do not provide price information. With medication adherence being a critical factor in patients' long-term health, physicians are under increasing pressure to discuss costs with patients when they write prescriptions. Yet according to a recent DrFirst survey, fewer than half (44%) of consumers say their physician advised them about medication costs or offered lower-cost
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United Healthcare, DrFirst Launch App to Tackle Med Adherence with Drug-Price Transparency

by Jasmine Pennic 09/07/2017 Leave a Comment

United Healthcare, DrFirst Launch App to Tackle Med Adherence with Drug-Price Transparency

The high cost of prescription drugs is one of the top causes of patient medication non-adherence, resulting in avoidable emergency department and hospital admissions, as well as longer term poor patient outcomes. With the transition to value-based care finally becoming a reality, this challenge must be addressed — and quickly — by leading healthcare organizations. To address this critical issue, UnitedHealthcare and DrFirst has announced the launch of PreCheck MyScript, a new app that delivers
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DrFirst Acquires MEDITECH-Focused Consulting Firm The IN Group

by Fred Pennic 06/02/2016 Leave a Comment

DrFirst Partners with Greenway to Bring Controlled Substance E-prescribing to Greenway Users Nationwide

DrFirst, a provider of e-medication management software and services has acquired certain assets of California-based The IN Group, a MEDITECH -focused consulting services firm.  Founded in 2004, the IN Group  helps hospitals using MEDITECH optimize clinical and technical workflows in order to enhance patient safety, increase provider efficiency, and meet regulatory requirements. The acquisition strengthens DrFirst’s expansion of e-medication management services that help provider organizations
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HIT Interoperability with Cameron Deemer, President at DrFirst Pt. 2

by Fred Pennic 02/29/2012 Leave a Comment

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In this second part interview podcast, HIT Consultant speaks with  Cameron Deemer, President at DrFirst provides an overview of their several offerings as part of their integrated HIT platform. This is part 2  of a 3 part podcast series with Cameron Deemer. Part 2 Key highlights include: Medication Reconciliation overview Patient Innovations overview EPCS Gold 2.0 Overview Partnership with EHR Advisor Interoperability vs. Fragmentation in the HIT Industry LISTEN NOW USING
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Interview/Podcast:HIT Interoperability with Cameron Deemer, President at DrFirst Pt. 1

by Fred Pennic 02/19/2012 Leave a Comment

Dr First

  Previously,  DrFirst has been primarily known as a leader in the e-prescribing space and the only certified solution to e-prescribe controlled substances with their EPCS Gold 2.0 product. Over the years, DrFirst Inc. has evolved into a more integrated HIT platform with their approach of promoting interoperability in integrating EMR/PMS and other health IT technology. Most importantly, DrFirst strongly believes in putting the DrFirst. In this interview podcast, HIT Consultant speaks
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Win A Night on the Town in Las Vegas at HIMSS12 with DrFirst Defender!

by Fred Pennic 01/26/2012 Leave a Comment

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  WIN A NIGHT ON THE TOWN IN LAS VEGAS! Comment creatively on the video shown below, Tweet us @DrFirst #HIMSShero, or comment on www.facebook.com/DrFirstInc to be entered into a drawing for a night on the town in Vegas at HIMSS12! 5 lucky winners will be treated to Limo, Dinner, and a Show! Confused by EHRs, Meaningful Use, medication management, federal regulations, and other health IT topics? Want more, positive clinical outcomes, greater information exchange, increased
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