News and Announcements

Press Release Date:  Tuesday, October 12, 2006
Contact: Gwenda Bond or Beth Crace (502) 564-6786

e-Prescribing Grant Applications Sought

Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Secretary Mark D. Birdwhistell announced today that CHFS and the Kentucky e-Health Network Board are ready to start accepting applications for a new e-Prescribing grant program.

The program, e-Prescribing Partnerships in Kentucky (ePPIK), will help health care professionals maximize the benefits of e-Prescribing, which is the use of computer technology to record and transmit pharmaceutical records, prescriptions and refill authorizations.

Further details about this press release and information regarding the Kentucky e-Health Network can be found at its Web site.

The following links provide additional information on other Health Care Initiatives:

• CHFS, e-Health Board to Launch Innovative ePrescribing Initiative
• Government Health IT Article
• Dr. David Brailer to speak at next e-Health Network Board meeting
• New Telecare Program Reaching Rural Children at School
• e-Health Network Board to Hold First Meeting
• Governor Fletcher Announces Appointments to e-Health Board
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Signs Broad Health Legislative Package; Measures Will Improve Health Care, Protect Seniors and Fight Childhood Obesity
• Governor Ernie Fletcher Celebrates Successful Legislative Session
• Governor Fletcher Touts e-Health Technology’s Ability to Improve Healthcare