Updated: Saturday, 04 Jul 2009, 4:48 PM EDT
Published : Saturday, 04 Jul 2009, 4:48 PM EDT
BOSTON (AP) - Companies that make it easier for doctors to write prescriptions
electronically would be eligible for a tax break under a bill being
considered on Beacon Hill.
Massachusetts lawmakers have been pushing hospitals, doctors
and insurers to make the switch to electronic medical
records-keeping saying. They say it could save millions in
paperwork at a time when the state is trying to reign in runaway
health care costs.
The bill, sponsored by state Rep. Peter Koutoujian, would
give companies a tax break on the cost of purchasing and installing
the technology.
The Waltham Democrat is also backing a bill giving companies
tax breaks for sponsoring employee wellness programs.
Both bills are scheduled to be heard at a Statehouse hearing
on Wednesday.