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MA H2469

MA H2469
To enhance access to prescription information and overdose reporting for care coordination


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4682 (on 07/02/2018)

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