EPCS 2.0 Act

Hozzl · 2025-01-04T11:12:26Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7312 EPCS 2.0 Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/4/2025, 11:12 AM

Summary of Bill HR 7312

Bill 118 hr 7312, also known as the EPCS 2.0 Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to enhance the security and efficiency of electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) in the United States.

The EPCS 2.0 Act aims to address the growing issue of prescription drug abuse by requiring healthcare providers to use electronic prescribing systems that meet certain security standards when prescribing controlled substances. This will help prevent fraudulent prescriptions and ensure that patients receive the correct medications in a timely manner.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to improve interoperability between different electronic health record systems, making it easier for healthcare providers to access and share patient information securely. This will help streamline the prescribing process and reduce the risk of errors or delays in patient care. Overall, the EPCS 2.0 Act is designed to modernize and strengthen the electronic prescribing system for controlled substances in the United States, ultimately improving patient safety and reducing the potential for prescription drug abuse.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7312

Bill HR 7312 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 9, 2024. Bill HR 7312 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 9, 2024. Bill HR 7312's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7312

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7312

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7312

EPCS 2.0 ActElectronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances ActEPCS 2.0 ActTo provide for requirements for electronic-prescribing for controlled substances under group health plans and group and individual health insurance coverage.

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