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Article Mps Press Official on Why 250 Million Axe the Fax Digital Prescribing
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AI-generatedThe failure of PrescribeIT highlights challenges in digital health adoption in Canada, where fax machines remain prevalent despite significant investment. The program's cancellation raises questions about public sector IT project management and vendor accountability.
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- Canada Health Infoway's $250-million digital prescribing program PrescribeIT was cancelled due to low uptake, with less than 5% of prescriptions processed digitally.
- Telus Health earned approximately $98 million as the primary vendor for PrescribeIT.
- MPs expressed frustration during a hearing, questioning the spending and the CEO's explanation for low adoption.
- The hearing concluded with plans to summon CEO Michael Green and Telus Health representatives for further testimony by May 6.
The cancellation of PrescribeIT is a localized issue with minimal implications for the broader US tech sector. However, it may raise global investor concerns about health IT project viability.
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