iHealthBeat: Minnesota’s Legislature approved a bill requiring electronic prescribing. Their goal is to link provider payments to care coordination and performance.
Beginning in 2011 pharmacists, physicians and others who prescribe/dispense medication in Minnesota will have to use the electronic systems.
In July 2010, the bill will require the state to publish comparative prices and quality information for groups of services.
Press Release: Minnesota Legislature OKs Bill To Increase E-Rx, Transparency