DrFirst Blog

A Digital Call to Action Picks Up Where the Paper Prescription Left Off

DrFirst — Tue, 12 May 2026 17:01:00 GMT

In the transition from paper to pixels, e-prescribing solved many problems but inadvertently created a new one: the loss of a tangible reminder. When a patient leaves an appointment without a slip of paper in their hand, the psychological prompt to visit the pharmacy vanishes.

Truly the Pits: A Hit TV Show Conveys the Chaos Caused by EHR Downtime

DrFirst — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:05:36 GMT

If you’ve been watching a certain hit medical drama set in the emergency department and starring an actor from a popular 1990s-2000s medical drama that was also set in the emergency room, you have seen what happens when a hospital goes analog.

The Prescription Got to the Pharmacy. So Why Can’t It Be Filled?

DrFirst — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 20:15:01 GMT

Prescription abandonment is often blamed on the price tag. But millions of scripts never even get a chance to be rejected for cost. Instead, they get caught in a maze with no clear exit between the EHR and the pharmacy counter.

No More Prescription Ping-Pong: Optimizing Medication Management at HIMSS26

DrFirst — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 20:32:47 GMT

HIMSS26 wrapped up last week, with over 25,000 healthcare professionals converging in Las Vegas to explore the innovations shaping the future of care. DrFirst came with big news and real-world proof that our approach to optimizing medication management is making a meaningful difference for patients and providers.

The Mechanics of Medication Management: Conversations at ViVE

DrFirst — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:21:04 GMT

Against the backdrop of ViVE 2026 in Los Angeles, the DrFirst team talked to healthcare leaders frustrated with handoffs between prescribers, pharmacies, and patients that create more friction than they should.

‘What Do We Want? Transparency and Affordability! When Do We Want It? Now!’

DrFirst — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:22:02 GMT

Industry leaders sound the alarm-that opaque pricing, fragmented data, and outdated processes have no place in 2026.

Steven Posnack kicked off the first panel of the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ASTP/ONC) Annual Meeting this week with a rally cry.

Timing Matters: Why Prescription Engagement Shouldn’t Begin and End at ‘Your Rx Is Ready’

DrFirst — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:59:37 GMT

A message from the pharmacy saying “your prescription is ready” communicates one thing, and one thing only: it’s ready. But it may be too little, too late.

DrFirst Mourns the Loss of Thomas E. Sullivan, M.D.

DrFirst — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 15:03:08 GMT

Dedicated Cardiologist and Health Tech Visionary

It is with profound sadness that we mark the passing of Thomas E. Sullivan, M.D., on Monday, January 19.

Visibility Ahead: How 2026 Will Defog the Prior Authorization Process

DrFirst — Fri, 02 Jan 2026 21:07:49 GMT

The thick fog of prior authorization—where prescriptions get lost in administrative limbo—is poised to dissipate. Regulatory mandates, maturing technology, and shifting patient expectations are poised to transform the way medication access is handled in 2026 and beyond.

Solving the Adherence Equation: Better Access Plus Personalized Engagement Keeps Patients on Diabetes Medications

DrFirst — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 15:01:52 GMT

Successful management of a chronic disease often comes down to a crucial factor: patients taking their medications as prescribed. But it can be tough to stick to a routine, especially one that includes multiple prescriptions. Unfortunately, medication non-adherence can lead to health complications for patients, and higher readmissions and lower quality scores for hospitals.