Is medicare mandating eprescribing
11-Jul-2019 08:47
Persons holding a limited license as a clinical laboratory technologist (CLT) or a certified histological technician (CHT) that was issued prior to January 1, 2016 can apply to have the registration for that limited license extended until September 1, 2018 by submitting an application along with the appropriate fee of 0 for CLTs or for CHTs.Persons issued limited licenses as a CLT or a CHT after January 1, 2016 will automatically have their registrations renewed and receive updated registration certificates.The guidance, frequently asked questions (FAQs), and attestation form will be available on the NYSDOH website at For more information or questions, please contact the NYSDOH, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, by email at narcotic@gov On June 22, 2016, Part A of Chapter 70 of the Laws of 2016 was enacted to amend the Education Law by adding a new section 6509-d, which provides a limited exemption from professional misconduct to any person who is licensed under Title VIII of the Education Law and who would otherwise be prohibited from prescribing or administering drugs, to administer an opioid antagonist, such as Naloxone (Narcan), in the event of an emergency.On July 21, 2016, Chapter 194 of the Laws of 2016 was enacted to extend the current limited license and registrations provisions for clinical laboratory technology and certified histological technician from August 31, 2016 to September 1, 2018.
The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) has published guidance regarding this requirement.Such a license would be available to any person engaging in clinical or academic practice under the supervision of a licensed speech-language pathologist for such period of time as may be necessary to complete an experience requirement for a professional license as a speech-language pathologist.Additional guidance regarding this process will be posted when it becomes available.Information about this law (Public Health Law §281) is available on the New York State Department of Health website.
Electronic Prescriptions An electronic prescription is a prescription that is: Electronic prescription computer technology must comply with federal and New York regulations.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation into law extending the deadline for required e-prescribing of medications for one year, to March 27, 2016.