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Ask the Expert: e-Prescribing of Controlled Substances
You are probably already aware that all physicians in Texas have been required to electronically prescribe controlled substances beginning Jan. 1.
But did you know there are several waivers and exceptions to the state requirements?
Play this CME to Go to hear expert guests Shannon Vogel, TMA associate vice president of Health Information Technology, and Diane Shaw of the Dallas law firm Shaw & Associates, answer frequent questions about requirements for e-prescribing controlled substances and waivers and exceptions to the state requirements.
Best Bits
Overview of the requirement and exceptions and waivers
Red flags to watch for when e-prescribing controlled substance
Answers to physicians’ questions
To Claim CME
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Listen to the podcast episode.
Complete the program evaluation.
Learning Objectives Upon completion of this program, participants should be able to:
Describe the Texas statutory requirements for electronic prescribing of controlled substances.
Explain the waivers and exceptions applicable to electronic prescribing of controlled substances in Texas and how to apply for such waivers with the Texas Medical Board.
ACGME/ABMS Competencies This program addresses the following desirable physician attributes: Systems-based Practice and Utilize Informatics.
Recorded: March 23, 2021 Released: July 1, 2021 Expires: July 15, 2024
Return Policy No refunds or exchanges will be processed for this program.
0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (Enduring) The Texas Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Texas Medical Association designates this enduring activity for a maximum of 0.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
On select courses, the Texas Medical Association requires physician to complete 70-percent of the test questions correctly to receive credit for this course.