HLTH: The Future of Digital Prescriptions with Frank Harvey of Surescripts

About Frank Harvey:

Frank Harvey is the CEO of Surescripts, a company aiming to we convene healthcare organizations nationwide to simplify how health intelligence is shared. Frank is an experienced chief executive and investor and has held numerous senior leadership roles during his more than 35-year career in the healthcare technology, pharmacy and pharmaceutical sectors. His leadership philosophy is to treat every person with respect, keep communication honest, and always have a bias for action. When Frank isn’t working, he and his wife support their local Boys & Girls Clubs. They are also passionate defenders of clean water, working with local organizations to address the significant issue of toxic algae in local rivers.

Things You’ll Learn:

• Electronic prescribing has significantly reduced medication errors, administrative costs, and physician/pharmacist callbacks, with an estimated annual savings of $140 billion for the US healthcare system.
• Interoperability allows for better clinical decisions by making a comprehensive patient history accessible, improving health outcomes.
• The nation is facing a shortage of primary care providers, so pharmacists are in the perfect position to be integrated into the care team, making better medicine treatment and delivery. 
• Surescripts is part of the Healthcare community and has partnerships with pharmacies, PBMs, EHRs, and health systems, all working together to improve the process of healthcare.
• Implementing real-time prescription benefits can reduce healthcare costs by helping physicians select more cost-effective treatment options.

Resources:

• Connect with and follow Frank Harvey on LinkedIn.
• Follow Surescripts on LinkedIn and visit their website.