Optometrists—electronic transmission of prescriptions, 182.4(4)
ARC 5003C
PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE DIVISION[645]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rule making related to electronic transmission of prescriptions
and providing an opportunity for public comment
The Board of Optometry hereby proposes to amend Chapter 182, "Practice of Optometrists," Iowa Administrative Code.
Legal Authority for Rule Making
This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 147.76.
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rule making implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code sections 124.308 and 155A.27.
Purpose and Summary
Pursuant to Iowa Code sections 124.308 and 155A.27, beginning January 1, 2020, every prescription issued for a prescription drug is to be transmitted electronically as an electronic prescription to a pharmacy or a pharmacy's agent unless exempted by statute. A practitioner who violates this mandate is subject to an administrative penalty of $250 per violation, up to a maximum of $5,000 per calendar year. Optometrists are prescribers subject to this electronic prescription mandate, and thus the Board may assess administrative penalties against its licensees for violations of the electronic prescription mandate beginning January 1, 2020. This rule making incorporates the electronic prescription mandate within the Board's existing rules governing prescription requirements.
Fiscal Impact
This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.
Jobs Impact
After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.
Waivers
A waiver provision is not included in this rule making because all administrative rules of the professional licensure boards in the Professional Licensure Division are subject to the waiver provisions accorded under 645—Chapter 18.
Public Comment
Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rule making. Written comments in response to this rule making must be received by the Board no later than 4:30 p.m. on April 14, 2020. Comments should be directed to:
Sharon Dozier Professional Licensure Division Iowa Department of Public Health Lucas State Office Building 321 East 12th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50319 Email: sharon.dozier@idph.iowa.gov |
Public Hearing
A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:
April 14, 2020 1 to 1:30 p.m. |
Fifth Floor Board Conference Room 526 Lucas State Office Building Des Moines, Iowa |
Persons who wish to make oral comments at the public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rule making. In an effort to ensure accuracy in memorializing a person's comments, a person may provide written comments in addition to or in lieu of oral comments at the hearing.
Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Board and advise of specific needs.
Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee
The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee's meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).
The following rule-making action is proposed:
Adopt the following new subrule 182.4(4):
182.4(4) Beginning January 1, 2020, every prescription issued for a prescription drug shall be transmitted electronically unless exempted pursuant to Iowa Code sections 124.308 or 155A.27. Beginning January 1, 2020, a licensee who fails to comply with the electronic prescription mandate may be subject to a nondisciplinary administrative penalty of $250 per violation, up to a maximum of $5,000 per calendar year.
This notice is now closed for comments. Collection of comments closed on 4/14/2020.
The official published PDF of this document is available from the Iowa General Assembly’s Administrative Rules page.
View the Iowa Administrative Bulletin for 3/25/2020.
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