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In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, solo providers find themselves at the intersection of increasing patient demands, regulatory complexities, and administrative overload. From managing clinical care to running day-to-day operations, independent providers juggle it all—often with limited resources and without the luxury of a full-time IT team or enterprise-level electronic health record (EHR) system.
Yet, one area where technology is no longer optional is prescribing. With regulations such as Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) mandated in most states and growing expectations for digital-first care, paper-based prescribing is fast becoming obsolete. The challenge? Many solo practices need a flexible, standalone solution that doesn’t require an EHR but still delivers security, compliance, and ease of use.
Enter DoseSpot’s TreatRx—an ePrescribing platform purpose-built for solo providers like you.
The ePrescribing Challenge for Independent Providers
Solo practitioners face a unique set of hurdles when it comes to implementing modern prescribing tools. While larger group practices may have integrated systems and IT support, solo practices often operate lean and need solutions that work with their realities, not against them.
- Keeping Up with Compliance
States across the U.S. have enacted mandatory ePrescribing laws, particularly for controlled substances. Failure to comply with EPCS mandates not only risks legal consequences but can delay patient care. Navigating DEA requirements, multi-factor authentication, and certification standards can feel overwhelming without the right partner.
- Manual Workflows Drain Valuable Time
Handwritten prescriptions or phoned-in orders can lead to pharmacy callbacks, transcription errors, and delays. These inefficiencies are especially costly when every minute of your day counts.
- Technology Barriers
Most solo providers don’t use full EHRs due to cost or complexity. Off-the-shelf ePrescribing systems often assume integration with an existing tech stack, leaving solo practices under-served.
- Patient Expectations Have Changed
Patients increasingly expect fast, digital care. Delays in prescription fulfillment—especially for urgent or chronic medications—can erode trust and impact outcomes.
The TreatRx Advantage: Built for the Solo Provider
DoseSpot recognized that independent providers need a robust, affordable solution that doesn’t require heavy infrastructure or long onboarding periods. TreatRx delivers just that—a turnkey ePrescribing platform designed to simplify your prescribing process, ensure compliance, and elevate the patient experience.
✅ No EHR Required
TreatRx is a standalone, cloud-based system—meaning no integration headaches or need for additional systems. You can log in securely from any device and start prescribing within days.
🔐 EPCS-Certified and Fully Compliant
TreatRx is certified by Surescripts and the Drummond Group, meeting all DEA and state EPCS requirements. With built-in two-factor authentication and audit logging, you can confidently prescribe controlled substances in full compliance.
💡 Real-Time Prescription Benefit (RTPB)
At the point of care, you’ll see patient-specific benefit information—formulary data, copay costs, and alternative medications. This empowers shared decision-making and reduces the risk of prescription abandonment due to cost.
📄 Electronic Prior Authorization (ePA)
With ePA integrated directly into the prescribing workflow, you can avoid frustrating delays caused by manual prior authorization requests. That means faster access to needed medications for your patients—and fewer back-and-forths for your team.
💻 User-Friendly Interface with Minimal Learning Curve
The intuitive design of TreatRx means you don’t need technical expertise to get started. Training takes minutes, not days. Whether you’re handling prescriptions yourself or delegating to a medical assistant, the system fits seamlessly into your workflow.
A Day in the Life: Dr. Simmons’ Story
Take Dr. Laura Simmons, a family physician in private practice for over 15 years. Like many solo providers, she resisted switching from paper to digital prescribing, concerned about complexity and costs. But increasing compliance mandates and patient frustrations pushed her to explore new options.
With TreatRx, Dr. Simmons was able to:
- Implement ePrescribing within 48 hours of signing up.
- Start sending controlled substance prescriptions securely with EPCS.
- Cut her average refill turnaround time by more than half.
- Offer patients real-time insight into medication costs—improving medication adherence.
- Drastically reduce pharmacy callbacks.
Today, she spends less time on admin and more time doing what she loves—caring for patients.
The Results: Measurable Gains for Solo Practices
Here’s what independent providers like Dr. Simmons experience with DoseSpot’s TreatRx:
| Benefit | Impact |
| ⏱ Faster prescribing | Reduce processing time by up to 50% |
| 🔒 Full compliance | DEA & state-approved EPCS features |
| 📉 Fewer interruptions | Up to 80% reduction in pharmacy callbacks |
| 💰 More transparency | Patients get cost info upfront via RTPB |
| ⚡ Rapid onboarding | Go live in 24–72 hours with minimal setup |
Your Practice. Modernized. No EHR Required.
Being a solo provider doesn’t mean being behind. In fact, with TreatRx, you can leapfrog legacy systems and equip your practice with a modern, compliant, and patient-friendly ePrescribing solution—without the cost or complexity of an EHR.
Whether you’re prescribing antibiotics, managing chronic pain, or sending in a quick refill, TreatRx makes the process simple, fast, and secure.
👉 Ready to bring smarter prescribing to your practice? See how TreatRx can transform your workflow—one prescription at a time.