Surescripts is the nation's leading health information network, dedicated to advancing health intelligence sharing to increase patient safety, lower costs, and ensure quality care. It operates as a neutral intermediary, connecting virtually all electronic health records (EHRs), health systems, pharmacies, and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) in the United States.
Key Solutions and Capabilities
- Intelligent Prescribing: Enables safe, clear, and efficient electronic prescribing (e-Prescribing) of both legend drugs and controlled substances (EPCS), facilitating real-time collaboration between prescribers and pharmacists.
- Interoperability: Provides a comprehensive suite of solutions, including Medication History (for Reconciliation, Ambulatory, and Populations) and Clinical Direct Messaging, which allows clinicians to access aggregated patient data from across care locations and securely communicate with other care team members.
- Benefits & Authorizations: Offers Real-Time Prescription Benefit and Price Intelligence, giving providers patient-specific cost and coverage information at the point of care. Its Intelligent Prior Authorization solution, including the automated 'Touchless Prior Authorization,' streamlines the traditionally manual process, significantly reducing administrative burden and accelerating time to therapy.
Target Users and Use Cases
Surescripts' primary users are its network partners, including EHR vendors, Health Systems, Pharmacies, PBMs, Health Plans, and Life Sciences companies, who integrate the Surescripts services into their existing clinical and administrative workflows. The end-users are healthcare professionals (prescribers, pharmacists, care managers) who utilize the integrated features to make more informed decisions and improve patient outcomes.