LAS VEGAS—At a press conference held here yesterday, EHR veteran First Insight discussed the company’s recent partnership with DrFirst, which will provide comprehensive e-prescribing functionality to ophthalmic practices who use First Insight’s maximEyes SQL electronic health records system. DrFirst is a certified system and meets all the criteria required in the ARRA-HITECH Act, meaning when doctors use the company’s software to send electronic prescriptions, it will count toward the Stage 1 core objectives for meaningful use.

“In partnering with an established e-prescribing leader such as DrFirst, First Insight continues its dedication to expand maximEyes functionalities and partner integrations while complying with government defined standards,” said Nitin Rai, president and CEO of First Insight.

On a related note, on Sept. 1, 2010, First Insight officially submitted its certification application for maximEyes SQL to an Authorized Testing and Certifying Body (ATCB).