New Prescription Law Misunderstood

{Frankfort, Kentucky}...State health officials in Kentucky are disputing claims that a new prescription drug law is hindering access to good medical care after legislation passed earlier this year requires physicians to tap into the state's prescription monitoring system to review their patients' drug histories. Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure Executive Director Mike Rodman testified Wednesday before a legislative committee and said most complaints are based on misunderstandings of the law and its intent.