Express Scripts, the nation's third largest pharmacy benefits management company, is offering a $1 million reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for trying to extort money from the company.

Online prescription drug trafficking, abuse, and availability are the targets of the newly passed Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act.

One of the nation's largest processors of pharmacy prescriptions said Nov. 6 that extortionists are threatening to disclose personal and medical information on millions of Americans if the company fails to meet payment demands.

Hospitals throughout California are embracing smart pump technology as a way to reduce error and save lives. Among them are The Little Company of Mary (Torrance), Torrance Memorial Medical Center, and the Kaiser Permanente South Bay Medical Center in Harbor City.

The Soarian information management system will enable Virginia Hospital Center to revolutionize every aspect of patient information management.

Information technology for pharmacy is allowing more efficiencies and supporting more services, according to two chain executives.

Physicians would have the choice of doling out electronic prescriptions for controlled substances with a proposed regulation from the DEA.

Move comes as part of a broader effort to encourage the adoption of health information technology.

Company unveiled its offerings at its 19th annual retail business conference this week in Orlando.