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MA H2469
MA H2469To enhance access to prescription information and overdose reporting for care coordination
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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to further regulate the collection and reporting of data from the electronic monitoring of the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances programs. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance access to prescription information and overdose reporting for care coordination. It amends existing laws to allow healthcare providers to directly access data from the prescription monitoring program through their electronic health records or other connected systems. The bill also requires the secretary of health and human services to conduct an examination of the prescribing and treatment history of individuals who suffered fatal or non-fatal opioid overdoses in the Commonwealth, with reports on the findings to be made publicly available and filed with various legislative committees.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Jennifer Flanagan (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
José Tosado (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4682 (on 07/02/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2469 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2469.pdf |
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