Clinicians using CarePoint electronic prescription software from HealthRamp Corp. soon will be able to send prescription information directly to pharmacies via their PDAs. They will be able to do so using their PDAs to access the SureScripts Messenger Services from SureScripts. The technology integration initiative is the result of an agreement announced today between HealthRamp, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ramp Corp., and SureScripts.
The CarePoint software is designed to enable physicians to write prescriptions, as well as access lab orders and results via PDAs running the Palm OS or Windows Mobile operating systems. SureScripts Messenger Services is a network designed to help clinicians electronically transmit refill authorizations, clarifications, new prescriptions and other prescribing transactions to pharmacies across the United States.
The network was founded by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association to establish two-way electronic communication between physicians and pharmacists. More than 50% of retail pharmacies participate in the network.
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