Drug Makers Excluded From Donating E-Prescribing Tools In OIG Final Rule
Executive Summary
Medicare Part D plan sponsors may now give pharmacies and physicians the tools needed for electronic prescribing, provided they meet seven main criteria intended to ensure that the donations are not a reward for patient referrals, under a "safe harbor" established by the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG)
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