AB 1589: E-Health Study (2001)
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AB 1589 (2001) required the Medical Board of California to consult with the California State Board of Pharmacy and commissioned a study that evaluated the electronic transmission of prescriptions by physicians and surgeons. The report deadline was January 1, 2003.
Final Status and Text
AB 1589 is no longer active. Its final status was:Signed into Law
You can read its final text on the Legislature's Bill Information site.
Background Information
Requires the Medical Board of California to consult with the California State Board of Pharmacy and commission a study that evaluates the electronic transmission of prescriptions by physicians and surgeons. Board to report recommendations to Legislature by January 1, 2003.
News & Press Releases about AB 1589
10/09/2001 - Simitian E-Health Bill Becomes Law09/12/2001 - Simitian E-Health Bill Clears State Legislature