This year's edition of our annual vendor survey received responses from 29 companies and once again offers valuable insights into what pharmacists can expect on the technology front in the new year. Read about what's coming in new and enhanced products and services; the state of the vendor response to D.0; the response to the new HIPAA privacy and security requirements under HITECH; where we are with SaaS; central fill and central processing; MTM; and more.                  

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Features

Privacy and Security Rules Update: The Impact on Pharmacies and Pharmacy Vendors

The HITECH Act has led to a new proposed rule that strengthens the healthcare privacy and security provisions already in place under HIPAA. When HITECH is fully implemented, covered entities, which will include both pharmacies and business associates, will be required to comply with new administrative and record-keeping requirements for handling patient-
specific protected health information (PHI). The final rule is due out soon, making now the time to be sure you understand these new requirements.

My Experiences Deploying 
Pharmacy Technology

Here's one pharmacist's approach to putting new technology to work in both a high-volume, established location and a start-up. Find out what was considered critical at each stage of growth, the requirements for each new technology, and the thought process behind selecting vendors.

Departments

Publisher's Window


Game-Changers

Industry Watch

George's Corner

From Premature Factulation to Organizing Your Shelves

Technology Corner

New Technology Resource

Catalyst Corner

Competition Means Moving Fast, But Buyer Beware

Viewpoints

E-Prescribing: Expectations and Limitations

Conference Circuit

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) 2010 Annual Convention and Trade Exposition
The 2010 Speed Script Users Conference & Trade Show

PeopleTalk

Index of Advertisers

Web Sites to Visit