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A State must complete and agree to the terms of the RxCheck Hub MOU in order to establish a connection. This template is a guide for states to follow.
SRS Installation for RxCheck v 3.1 (Production) Maintenance Upgrade for HCE
SRS Installation for RxCheck v 3.1 (Production) Maintenance Upgrade
RxCheck is announcing the availability of version 3.1 in UAT to enhance capabilities and bolster security measures. This upgrade is required to implement changes that were recommended and approved by the RxCheck Governance Board.
SRS Installation for RxCheck v 3.1 Maintenance Upgrade
RxCheck provides states the ability to easily participate in the growing movement of nationwide Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) data sharing and integration. RxCheck was developed with support from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), using the Prescription Monitoring Information Exchange (PMIX) National Architecture specifications. RxCheck was designed with the involvement of state PDMP administrators, private industry, and the federal government. RxCheck is currently operated by BJA and is governed by the RxCheck Governing Body consisting of PDMP representatives from participating states.
Presentation about the RxCheck Governance Board
Overview of the features of the RxCheck Hub Administrator Console.
The RxCheck Governance Board's purpose is to provide governance for the system known as the RxCheck Hub which allows for state prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) to efficiently and securely share prescription data among themselves and their authorized users, and with authorized electronic health record systems such as Health Information Exchanges, electronic medical records, and pharmacy management systems.
Demonstration of the RxCheck Hub integration on-boarding process and capabilities.
Worksheet for RxCheck Hub State Administrators
There are several steps to connect to the RxCheck Hub: initial discussions, completion of MOU, onboarding, test, and live connection.
In 2002, Congress appropriated funds for implementation and enhancement of prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) through the Harold Rogers PDMP Grant Program. The grant funding supported states in implementing PDMPs, with an increase in the number of PDMPs from 16 (2002) to 54 (2020). The dramatic increase in PDMPs led to the realization that there was a need for interstate data sharing. BJA appropriated funds that allowed PDMPs to develop and implement an interstate data sharing solution. The RxCheck Hub fulfills that need and also allows the integration of PDMP data with electronic health records. This document provides an overview of the integration process for the RxCheck Hub.
As more PDMPs became operational, many federal and state-level policymakers began to explore the value and necessity for interstate data sharing. Combining PDMP data from neighboring states would provide a more complete patient prescription history, thereby enhancing patient care. It was also well known that doctor shopping (multiple provider episodes) and cases of prescription drug diversion often cross state lines and that PDMP data from a single state are limited in their capacity to identify individuals potentially in need of intervention, whether by medical providers or investigative agencies. BJA recognized the importance of states sharing PDMP data and awarded funds to support PDMPs with interstate data sharing efforts and to develop an interstate data sharing solution known as the RxCheck Hub.
BJA is committed to ensuring that states have access to multiple platforms to support interstate and intrastate integration, regardless of state vendor choice. This includes providing options for prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) interstate data sharing as well as supporting PDMP integration within electronic health records (EHRs) and health information exchanges (HIEs). The aim is to maximize interconnectivity of all innovative resources that exist within this space.
Currently, there are two operational hubs that facilitate interstate and intrastate data sharing, RxCheck hub and PMP InterConnect. The RxCheck hub is a fully operational data sharing system that enables states to securely and efficiently share prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) data between states or with a Health Information Exchange/Electronic Health Record (HIE/EHR) system. The RxCheck hub is governed by the RxCheck Governance Board, which is composed of states that are connected to the hub or have expressed interest in connecting to the hub. The RxCheck hub is funded by BJA.
RxCheck provides states the ability to easily participate in the growing movement of nationwide Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) data sharing and integration. RxCheck was developed with support from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), using the Prescription Monitoring Information Exchange (PMIX) National Architecture specifications. RxCheck was designed with the involvement of state PDMP administrators, private industry, and the federal government. RxCheck is currently operated by BJA and is governed by the RxCheck Governing Body consisting of PDMP representatives from participating states.
The PMIX service provides state PMP systems with the capability to retrieve interstate prescription drug history and display it to their in-state end-users (requestor) to assist in the identification of potential abuse and diversion. The service can provide the requested drug history as a direct response to a request containing person identifiers. Multiple concurrent requests can be issued by an HCE system to provide prescription drug histories from as many states as needed.
The PMIX service provides state PMP systems with the capability to retrieve interstate prescription drug history and display it to their in-state end-users (requestor) to assist in the identification of potential abuse and diversion. The service can provide the requested drug history as a direct response to a request containing person identifiers. Multiple requests can be issued in sequence by a state PMP system to provide prescription drug histories from as many states as needed.
Provider (i.e., clinicians and dispensers) use of PDMPs is one the most promising state-level interventions to improve opioid prescribing, inform clinical practice, and protect patients at heightened risk of opioid misuse, use disorder, and overdose. Integrating PDMP data into electronic health records (EHRs) and other health IT solutions equips providers with the tools and resources they need to make PDMP data more actionable, inform clinical decision making, and to ensure the safer use of opioid therapy for patients. RxCheck provides states the ability to implement multiple pathways towards PDMP - health IT (e.g., EHR) integration. RxCheck was developed with support from the U.S. BJA, using the Prescription Monitoring Information eXchange (PMIX) National Architecture specifications.
Provider (i.e., clinicians and dispensers) use of PDMPs is one the most promising state-level interventions to improve opioid prescribing, inform clinical practice, and protect patients at heightened risk of opioid misuse, use disorder, and overdose. Integrating PDMP data into electronic health records (EHRs) and other health IT solutions equips providers with the tools and resources they need to make PDMP data more actionable, inform clinical decision making, and to ensure the safer use of opioid therapy for patients. RxCheck provides states the ability to implement multiple pathways towards PDMP - health IT (e.g., EHR) integration. RxCheck was developed with support from the U.S. BJA, using the Prescription Monitoring Information eXchange (PMIX) National Architecture specifications.
Provider (i.e., clinicians and dispensers) use of PDMPs is one the most promising state-level interventions to improve opioid prescribing, inform clinical practice, and protect patients at heightened risk of opioid misuse, use disorder, and overdose. Integrating PDMP data into electronic health records (EHRs) and other health IT solutions equips providers with the tools and resources they need to make PDMP data more actionable, inform clinical decision making, and to ensure the safer use of opioid therapy for patients. RxCheck provides states the ability to implement multiple pathways towards PDMP -health IT (e.g., EHR) integration. RxCheck was developed with support from BJA, using the Prescription Monitoring Information eXchange (PMIX) National Architecture specifications.
Questions were obtained from contact with PDMP Administrators and other stakeholder concerning various topics about the RxCheck Hub and Governance Board.
In 2003, DOJ began the Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Grant Program (HRPDMP). DOJ, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), made funding available to states that were interested in establishing, implementing, and enhancing PDMPs. The availability of federal funds through the HRPDMP played an integral role in the proliferation of PDMPs. The FY 2018 grants included special conditions concerning interstate data sharing.
In 2003, DOJ began the Harold Rogers Prescription Drug Monitoring Grant Program (HRPDMP). DOJ, through its Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), made funding available to states that were interested in establishing, implementing, and enhancing PDMPs. The availability of federal funds through the HRPDMP played an integral role in the proliferation of PDMPs. The FY 2018 grants included special conditions concerning interstate data sharing.
RxCheck provides states the ability to easily participate in the growing movement of nationwide Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) data sharing and integration. RxCheck was developed with support from the U.S. Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), using the Prescription Monitoring Information Exchange (PMIX) National Architecture specifications. RxCheck was designed with the involvement of state PDMP administrators, private industry, and the federal government. RxCheck is currently operated by BJA and is governed by the RxCheck Governing Body consisting of PDMP representatives from participating states.
The PMIX service provides state PMP systems with the capability to retrieve interstate prescription drug history and display it to their in-state end users (requestor) to assist in the identification of potential abuse and diversion. The service can provide the requested drug history as a direct response to a request containing person identifiers. Multiple requests can be issued in sequence by a state PMP system to provide prescription drug histories from as many states as needed.
When BJA received questions about how to comply with the new special conditions related to PDMP interstate data sharing, a webinar was scheduled to make BJA representatives available to project directors as soon as possible to answer questions and provide guidance on PDMP data sharing hub connectivity.
The RxCheck Governance Board and the milestones and timeline for connection to the RxCheck hub are also covered.
The process flow for connection to the hub and resources available to assist in the connection are also discussed.
