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Become EPCS Certified

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Understand InfoGard's EHR Certification Process

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On September 22, 2011, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) approved InfoGard Laboratories’ Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances (EPCS) Certification Process. InfoGard’s Certification Process was exhaustively reviewed and explicitly Announced as Approved by the DEA. By contrast, Audit processes are not specifically sanctioned by the DEA.

The primary challenge for achieving EPCS compliance is meeting EPCS Security Requirements. EPCS compliance requires the use of Digital signatures, Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 Validated Cryptographic Modules, and Two-Factor Authentication. Specific requirements for EPCS also govern the use of Authentication Tokens and Biometric Devices for Authentication.

InfoGard has been and remains one of the premier Information Technology (IT) Security laboratories in the world since its inception in 1993. InfoGard has extensive experience with EPCS requirements and their specified Security methods and standards. Our laboratory has worked closely with the DEA and has a clear understanding of the intent and purpose of current and future EPCS requirements (please see ‘What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You’). InfoGard will be offering a wide range of services aimed at aiding Technology Vendors, System Integrators, Prescribers, and Pharmacies comprehend and comply with EPCS requirements (please see EPCS Services).

Application Vendors interested in EPCS Certification and Prescribers or Pharmacies wishing to achieve the benefits of EPCS use should contact InfoGard to learn more about how we can assist you: Call us at 805.783.0810 or use our Contact Form.