55 Pa. Code § 1121.52a – Clarification of the term ‘‘written’’—statement of policy.

(a) The term ‘‘written’’ in § 1121.52(a) (relating to payment conditions for various services) includes prescriptions that are handwritten or transmitted by electronic means.
(b) Written prescriptions transmitted by electronic means must be electronically encrypted or transmitted by other technological means designed to protect and prevent access, alteration, manipulation or use by any unauthorized person.

The provisions of this § 1121.52a adopted July 16, 2010, effective July 17, 2010, 40 Pa.B. 3963.

This section cited in 55 Pa. Code § 1121.53 (relating to limitations on payment).