E-prescriptions and Problem Lists: Looking for Indications Using the Open-Source MEDI Medication-Indication Matching Resource

This study examines the extent to which e-prescribed medications have documented indications within EHR problem lists. Probable medication-indication matching was performed using the open-source matching resources MEDI and MEDI High Precision Subset. Results were compared to a manual review of a random sample of the dataset. The low rate of medication-indication matching has implications for current EHR use and future design.