In December 2007, the bipartisan Medicare Electronic Medication and Safety Protection (E-MEDS) Act of 2007� was introduced by Senate Finance Committee Members John Kerry (D-Mass.) and John Ensign, (R-Nev.). Companion legislation was introduced in the House by Representatives Allyson Schwartz, (D-Penn.) and Jon Porter, (R-Nev.).

To view highlights from the e-prescribing press conference featuring Senators
John Kerry, John Ensign, Debbie Stabenow, and John Sununu as well as former
House Speaker and e-prescribing advocate Newt Gingrich see below.

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