Gary Nelson is a Principal based in Atlanta, Georgia. In addition to being a leader in AICPA attestation services in information security and privacy, Gary also helps lead Schellman’s HITRUST, HIPAA, DEA EPCS, and IoT compliance practices. Gary’s information security and privacy career spans over 20 years, with CPA licensure in multiple states, along with his other certifications and designations listed here. Prior to joining Schellman in 2006, Gary has previously served on the HITRUST Assessor Council and now actively participates in multiple industry organizations, such as the AICPA, ISACA, IAPP, CSA, and EHNAC.
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GARY NELSON
August 7th, 2024
Source: Pharmaceutical Compliance Monitor On March 31, 2010 the Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) rule, “Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances” has revised its regulations to give physicians the choice of writing prescriptions for controlled substances the traditional method or through the electronic system. Originally, the regulation restricted physicians and practitioners from writing electronic prescriptions for controlled substances (EPCS).
By:
GARY NELSON
August 7th, 2024
Is there a period of time that the DEA-EPCS Third Party audit is valid? On March 31, 2010 the Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA) rule, "Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances" has revised its regulations to give physicians the choice of writing prescriptions for controlled substances the traditional method or through the electronic system. Originally, the regulation restricted physicians and practitioners from writing electronic prescriptions for controlled substances (EPCS).