@DrFirst

DrFirst pioneers #healthIT solutions and services that securely connect people with the people and information they need during care to create better outcomes.

 Rockville, MD
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Joined March 2009
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What happens when EHRs and payers speak the same language? Explore the proposed CMS rule that could streamline prior authorization.👇 healthcareittoday.com/2026/0… @DrFirst #CMS #ASTP #healthcare

How a CMS Proposed Rule Would Bridge the Divide Between EHRs and Payers on Electronic Prior...

The following is a guest article by Tyler Wince, VP of Product & Technology for Specialty Solutions at DrFirst.  This article is the next in the Healthcar

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Prior authorization has long divided providers and payers. 🤝 Could a new CMS rule finally bring them together? Learn what's changing: healthcareittoday.com/2026/0… @DrFirst #CMS #ASTP #HITsm

How a CMS Proposed Rule Would Bridge the Divide Between EHRs and Payers on Electronic Prior...

The following is a guest article by Tyler Wince, VP of Product & Technology for Specialty Solutions at DrFirst.  This article is the next in the Healthcar

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Prescribing medication isn’t simple anymore—it’s a maze of payer rules, PBMs, and prior auths. DrFirst is helping providers cut through the complexity with smarter medication management. Details 🔗 podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… @DrFirst #HIMSS26 #healthcare

DrFirst Reduces Physician Burden Through Well-Designed Medication Management

Podcast Episode · Healthcare IT Today Interviews · April 20 · 21m

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The numbers don’t lie! 📈 @DrFirst is making serious waves in Intelligent Medication Management, and the research backs it up. Dive into the data and see what’s behind their impressive success: frost.com/news/press-release…
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Colin Hung@Colin_HungJul 31
A proposed CMS rule could make electronic prior authorization far less painful. ⚡ See what it means for healthcare organizations: healthcareittoday.com/2026/0… @DrFirst #CMS #ASTP #healthtech

How a CMS Proposed Rule Would Bridge the Divide Between EHRs and Payers on Electronic Prior...

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90% of new meds are specialty drugs → more rules → more denials → more frustration See what DrFirst is doing to streamline it: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas… @DrFirst #HIMSS26 #digitalhealth

DrFirst Reduces Physician Burden Through Well-Designed Medication Management

Podcast Episode · Healthcare IT Today Interviews · April 20 · 21m

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@techguyAug 10
Healthcare has modernized many workflows—but prior authorization has lagged behind... See how CMS hopes to change that. 👉 healthcareittoday.com/2026/0… @DrFirst #CMS #ASTP #digitalhealth

How a CMS Proposed Rule Would Bridge the Divide Between EHRs and Payers on Electronic Prior...

The following is a guest article by Tyler Wince, VP of Product & Technology for Specialty Solutions at DrFirst.  This article is the next in the Healthcar

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MEDITECH@MEDITECHJul 23
By partnering with @DrFirst to integrate SMS text messaging reminders for medications into its #MEDITECH #Expanse EHR, @MRHC1 reduced prescription abandonment by 19%. 🔗Watch the video here: hubs.ly/Q04qy7nR0 #HealthIT #Expanse

Improving Medication Adherence for Rural Communities

Dr. Ben Long, Director of Hospital Medicine, discusses how Magnolia...

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Prior authorization shouldn't be a technology problem. Learn how CMS plans to align standards across the healthcare ecosystem. 🔗healthcareittoday.com/2026/0… @DrFirst #CMS #ASTP #healthcare

How a CMS Proposed Rule Would Bridge the Divide Between EHRs and Payers on Electronic Prior...

The following is a guest article by Tyler Wince, VP of Product & Technology for Specialty Solutions at DrFirst.  This article is the next in the Healthcar

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What happens when EHRs and payers speak the same language? Explore the proposed CMS rule that could streamline prior authorization.👇 healthcareittoday.com/2026/0… @DrFirst #CMS #ASTP #HITsm

How a CMS Proposed Rule Would Bridge the Divide Between EHRs and Payers on Electronic Prior...

The following is a guest article by Tyler Wince, VP of Product & Technology for Specialty Solutions at DrFirst.  This article is the next in the Healthcar

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Colin Hung@Colin_HungJul 9
Sometimes the simplest solution wins. See how a basic SMS is improving adherence—and outcomes—for high-risk patients. 🔗 healthcareittoday.com/2026/0… @DrFirst #SecureSMS #HIMSS26 #HITSM

A Simple SMS Improves Medication Adherence for High-Risk Patients

With all the amazing AI innovation that's happening, sometimes we underestimate the value of simple solutions that make a big impact.  One of the simplest solu

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Prior authorization has long divided providers and payers. 🤝 Could a new CMS rule finally bring them together? Learn what's changing: healthcareittoday.com/2026/0… @DrFirst #CMS #ASTP #digitalhealth

How a CMS Proposed Rule Would Bridge the Divide Between EHRs and Payers on Electronic Prior...

The following is a guest article by Tyler Wince, VP of Product & Technology for Specialty Solutions at DrFirst.  This article is the next in the Healthcar

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Automation is only a force multiplier when it empowers people. As Weston Blakeslee of @DrFirst explains, healthcare transformation requires a "Tech + Touch" approach - combining digital tools with real-world clinical workflows. 🎙️ Watch the clip! 🎧 hubs.ly/Q04m0X080
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Automation is only a force multiplier when it empowers people. As Weston Blakeslee of @DrFirst explains, healthcare transformation requires a "Tech + Touch" approach - combining digital tools with real-world clinical workflows. 🎙️ Watch the clip! 🎧 hubs.la/Q04m0l9D0
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In this episode of @TheBigUnlock, Dr. Ben Long and Weston Blakeslee discuss how digital engagement + human support can improve medication adherence and patient outcomes. Their key takeaway: Tech + Touch. 🎧 Listen now: hubs.la/Q04lCLCM0 @DrFirst
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Innovators You Need to Know: @DrFirst Getting a prescription written doesn't always mean it gets filled. DrFirst helps providers identify and address barriers like prior authorization delays and cost concerns earlier in the prescribing process. 👉 Learn more: healthcareittoday.com/innova… #HealthcareInnovation
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How a CMS Proposed Rule Would Bridge the Divide Between EHRs and Payers on Electronic Prior Authorization #RegTalk @drfirst #hcldr healthcareittoday.com/?p=253…
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Clinicians shouldn’t spend brainpower tracking rules. They should spend it caring for patients. Watch the full interview with Dr. Colin Banas of DrFirst 👉 healthcareittoday.com/2026/0… @DrFirst #HIMSS26 #healthcare
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Every hour an EHR team spends chasing medication regulations is an hour not spent innovating for clinicians. A look at the hidden tradeoffs inside medication management: healthcareittoday.com/2026/0… @DrFirst #medicationmanagement #healthcare

Medication Management Traps for EHR Vendors

Almost 20 years ago I wrote an article titled "Develop Your Own EMR - Are You Crazy," followed 7 years later by the article "Develop Your Own EMR - You're Still

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20% of meds go unfilled. What if a simple text could change that? See the impact of SMS nudges in healthcare ⬇️ healthcareittoday.com/2026/0… @DrFirst #SecureSMS #HIMSS26 #HITsm

A Simple SMS Improves Medication Adherence for High-Risk Patients

With all the amazing AI innovation that's happening, sometimes we underestimate the value of simple solutions that make a big impact.  One of the simplest solu

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