OmniMD Accredited with Electronic Prescribing of
Controlled Substances Certification for Prescribing Applications from DirectTrust™
Certification ensures adherence to data processing standards and compliance with security infrastructure and integrity requirements for all e-prescribing transactions for controlled substances.
Hawthorne, NY – Nov 27, 2023 – OmniMD, a reputable Healthcare IT and Software Engineering company headquartered in New York, which has been accredited with all the industry-mandated certifications such as ONC- Certified HIT 2015 Cures Update Edition, CCHIT 2014, SureScripts White Coat, etc., announced today it has been certified with the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission (EHNAC) Electronic governed Prescribing of Controlled Substances Certification Program for Prescribing Applications (EPCSCP-Prescribing) from DirectTrust™.
DirectTrust’s EPCSCP-Prescribing program is approved by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and demonstrates the operational integrity of companies that use e-prescribing of controlled substances by affirming compliance with industry regulations and all necessary standards for transaction timeliness, security, and privacy with new prescriptions and renewals. Through DirectTrust’s consultative review process, OmniMD’s electronic prescribing and fax-based prescribing for controlled substances transactions were evaluated in the areas of confidentiality enforcement, level-of-service and escalation procedures, outcome-related metrics, security infrastructures and the ability to comply with industry-standard data formats. The thorough certification process demonstrates compliance with stringent DEA regulations and adherence to strict standards and participation in the comprehensive, objective evaluation of the organization’s business.
“Compliance with industry regulations and all necessary standards is crucial as the government issues new initiatives and incentive programs, along with the industry’s desire to address rising healthcare costs,” said Lee Barrett, Commission Executive Director, DirectTrust. “This certification is a significant achievement for OmniMD as they are ensuring full confidence in the integrity of their e-Prescribing system and processes at a time when, issues related to privacy, security and confidentiality associated with traditional paper-based prescribing of controlled substances continue to top the list of concerns for solution providers and their customers.”
OmniMD is a leading provider of all-in-one Electronic Health Record (EHR), practice management (PM), revenue cycle management (RCM) & interoperability solutions for healthcare organizations.
“OmniMD offers an Electronic Health Records platform that helps offer a true value-based experience to its patients. With this enhanced capability, prescribers can securely prescribe controlled substances with improved efficiency and traceability when appropriate,” said a senior spokesperson at OmniMD.
About OmniMD
OmniMD is a Healthcare IT and Software Engineering company headquartered in New York. It has over 30 years of industry experience & a pool of 250+ skilled professionals across a 24/7 development and support platform. The company brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the businesses it serves.
About DirectTrust
DirectTrust™ is a non-profit, vendor-neutral alliance dedicated to instilling trust in the exchange of health data. The organization serves as a forum for a consensus-driven community focused on health communication, an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards development organization, an accreditation and certification body through EHNAC (the Electronic Healthcare Network Accreditation Commission), and a developer of trust frameworks and supportive services for secure information exchange like Direct Secure Messaging and trusted, compliant document submission.
The goal of DirectTrust is to develop, promote, and, as necessary, help enforce the rules and best practices necessary to maintain privacy, security, and trust for stakeholders across and beyond healthcare. In addition, DirectTrust is committed to fostering widespread public confidence in the interoperable exchange of health information while promoting quality service, innovation, cooperation, and open competition in healthcare. To learn more, visit DirectTrust.org.
Press contact information:
Sachin Kumar,
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