Pushing more doctors to ditch the prescription pad

Courtesy Headlines from the Associated Press  Mon, 12/15/2008 - 13:49

WASHINGTON (AP) -- The push for paperless prescriptions is about to get a boost: Starting in January, doctors who e-prescribe can get bonus pay from Medicare....


 

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