SF 429 (LSB 2571XS (2) 87)

SENATE FILE 429

BY  BERTRAND

A BILL FOR

An Act relating to electronic prescriptions transmitted by an authorized agent of a practitioner.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 155A.27, subsection 1, paragraph b, Code 2017, is amended by adding the following new subparagraph:
   NEW SUBPARAGRAPH.  (3)  Notwithstanding paragraph “a”, subparagraph (5), if transmitted by an authorized agent, the electronic prescription shall not require the written or electronic signature of the practitioner issuing the prescription.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill provides, with regard to an electronic prescription, that if the prescription is transmitted by an authorized agent of the practitioner, the electronic prescription shall not require the written or electronic signature of the practitioner issuing the prescription. Similarly, under current law, if a prescription is oral, the practitioner is not required to provide a written signature or the address of the practitioner. An “authorized agent” is defined in Code section 155A.3 as an individual designated by a practitioner who is under the supervision of the practitioner and for whom the practitioner assumes legal responsibility.