An Act to clarify prescription monitoring program activities
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to clarify the operations and responsibilities of Massachusetts’ prescription monitoring program. It seeks to provide greater transparency and define specific activities within the program to ensure consistent and accurate data reporting. The legislation intends to streamline procedures and improve the overall effectiveness of the program in tracking controlled substances. Ultimately, the goal is to support efforts to combat prescription drug abuse and misuse.
Key provisions
- Defines the scope of data reporting requirements for the prescription monitoring program.
- Clarifies the process for accessing and utilizing data within the program.
- Specifies procedures for handling data breaches and security incidents.
- Addresses the responsibilities of healthcare providers in reporting prescriptions.
- Outlines requirements for data accuracy and quality assurance.
- Establishes guidelines for sharing data with relevant public health agencies.
- Defines the process for updating and maintaining the prescription monitoring database.
Who is affected
- Healthcare providers (doctors, pharmacists, etc.)
- Patients receiving prescriptions
- Massachusetts public health agencies
- The Massachusetts Prescription Monitoring Program
- Law enforcement agencies
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
William N. Brownsberger
Cosponsors
William N. Brownsberger
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