Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is launching an electronic prescribing pilot in conjunction with Express Scripts, Medix Resources, Inc., and PocketScript - BCBSMA - Contracts and Alliances in Brief - Brief Article

Drug Cost Management Report, Feb, 2003

* Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (BCBSMA) is launching an electronic prescribing pilot in conjunction with Express Scripts, Medix Resources, Inc., and PocketScript. Using PocketScript's secure e-prescribing technology, 100 nurses, primary care and specialist physicians will be able to access patient-specific eligibility, formulary and prescription history information to the point of care.

The pilot will test the effect of wireless technology on physician office workflow and prescribing patterns. In connection with the pilot, BCBSMA will track the utilization of the prescribing devices, and physician satisfaction, and will conduct time-motion studies in both physician offices and retail pharmacies. Medix and PocketScript have entered into a definitive agreement providing for Medix's acquisition of PocketScript. Express Scripts serves as the pharmacy benefit manager for BCBSMA. Information: Susan Leahy, BCBSMA, (617) 246-4823 or www.medixresources.com.