Electronic Prescribing: Required by Jan 1, 2023 for All Prescriptions

Electronic Prescribing: Required by Jan 1, 2023 for All Prescriptions
06.15.2022

A reminder that state and federal law will require prescribers to electronically transmit ALL prescriptions beginning Jan. 1, 2023.

When:  Although the mandate goes into effect Jan. 1, 2023, affected providers who use Cerner are asked to not delay enrolling in Cerner ePrescribe and/or Cerner ePCS.

What:  

  • Cerner ePrescribe is required to electronically transmit prescription directly to the pharmacy.
  • Cerner ePCS is required to electronically transmit controlled substance prescriptions.

Who:  All prescribers who are either employed by Munson Healthcare (MHC) or who are privileged to practice medicine at a MHC hospital.

Where:  All Munson Healthcare ambulatory, inpatient, emergency department, and urgent care locations.

Action Required:  Providers who use Cerner and have not yet enrolled in ePrescribe or ePCS are asked to call the Help Desk now at 231-935-6053 to request enrollment, unless you practice exclusively at Charlevoix Hospital, Manistee Hospital, or Otsego Memorial Hospital. After you call the Help Desk, you will be contacted to schedule a 5-minute in-person meeting:

  • Meeting in-person is required for ePCS. Please bring your driver’s license and smartphone to get set up.
  • Meeting in-person is required again if a smart phone is replaced or if you have legally changed your name.

​Support: Call Help Desk at 231-935-6053