MN HF3538

Extends the effective date for electronic prescribing requirements from January 1, 2011, to January 1, 2016, for providers and prescribers at clinics with two or fewer physicians.

Requires all providers, group purchasers, prescribers, and dispensers to establish, maintain, and use an electronic prescription drug program compliant with applicable standards for transmitting prescriptions and prescription-related information electronically.

Mandates use of either HL7 messages or NCPDP SCRIPT Standard for transmitting prescriptions internally within the same legal entity, with NCPDP SCRIPT Standard or other applicable standards required for external transmissions.

Exempts electronic prescribing transactions that are expressly prohibited by other sections or federal law from the requirements of this section.

Clarifies that HIPAA transaction standards must be followed, and pharmacies within an entity must be able to receive electronic prescription transmittals from outside the entity using the adopted NCPDP SCRIPT Standard.