Implement Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Demonstration
Biennium
2016-2018
Budget Round
Amended Bill
Half Sheet Number
302 #1c
Description
This amendment adds $250,000 from nongeneral funds the second year and language directing the agency to develop and implement a real time prescription drug monitoring demonstration program with Medicaid prescribers. The source of nongeneral funds is from prescription drug monitoring funds matched with enhanced federal Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act funds. Language requires the Department of Medical Assistance Services to apply for up to $225,000 in federal HITECH Act funds. Language requires the Department of Health Professions to report on increased use of the PMP by prescribers in the demonstration program by July 1, 2018. Language makes the program contingent on the receipt of federal HITECH funds.