Media Guide to Surescripts
The Surescripts media center contains helpful information for
use by members of the news media for editorial and news reporting
purposes. On this page, you can find:
- FAQs & Helpful Statistics
- Story Sources & Visuals
- Leadership Bios
- Media Contact
FAQs
In our support section, you'll find a robust list of frequently asked
questions. Here is a list of questions to learn the basics
about Surescripts and e-prescribing:
- Who is Surescripts?
- What is e-prescribing?
- Who created Surescripts?
- Who owns Surescripts?
- Where is Surescripts located?
- What is Surescripts role outside the network?
- How does Surescripts safeguard personal health information?
- Why is e-prescribing important?
- How many physicians, pharmacies and payers use e-prescribing?
Statistics
Below are helpful e-prescribing statistics.
- National E-Prescribing Statistics
- State E-Prescribing Statistics
- U.S. Prescription Drug Market (pdf)
- The Problem with Paper (pdf)
- Economic Benefits of E-Prescribing (pdf)
- Clinical Benefits of E-Prescribing - Patient Safety, More Informed Prescribing (pdf)
- Clinical Benefits of E-Prescribing - Improving Medication Adherence/Compliance (pdf)
Story Sources
Below is a list of sources including contact information for
your next story.
- Physicians
To locate and speak with e-prescribing physicians in the community you serve, please contact Rob Cronin at rob.cronin@surescripts.com or 917-414-5289. (Note: Interviews with patients of e-prescribing physicians can also be requested.)
- Pharmacists
To locate and speak with e-prescribing pharmacists in the community you serve (including CVS/pharmacy, Duane Reade, Longs, Rite Aid, Walgreens, Wal-Mart and many others), please contact Rob Cronin at rob.cronin@surescripts.com or 917-414-5289.
- Payers (pdf)
- National Experts (pdf)
- Surescripts Experts (pdf)
Visuals & Other Resources
For assistance with any of the following visuals or other
resources, please contact Rob Cronin at rob.cronin@surescripts.com.
Surescripts Leadership Bios
To find leadership pictures and bios, visit our Leadership section on this website.
Media Contact
If you're a member of the news media and are looking for story
tip and ideas, logos, photos, videos or other materials, please
contact:
Rob Cronin
Sr. Director of Corporate Communications
E-mail: rob.cronin@surescripts.com
Phone: 917-414-5289
