Description
The Texas State Board of Pharmacy is seeking a vendor to establish a Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) to collect and monitor controlled substance prescriptions issued and filled in Texas. The program aims to provide a database system that is continuously available and provides information in a timely manner. The selected vendor will be responsible for collecting data from dispensers, hosting the data in a secure site, coordinating data management securely, and establishing a secure web-based portal for authorized users. The vendor must also provide data access, data management, and data cleansing capabilities, as well as tools for querying relational data and identifying illegal and unprofessional activities.
Some key requirements of the program include:
• Collecting and uploading prescription data from dispensers
• Providing a secure mechanism for collecting and uploading controlled substance prescriptions
• Establishing a secure web portal for access to the database system
• Providing data access, data management, and data cleansing capabilities
• Identifying and preventing illegal and unprofessional activities
• Complying with HIPAA and other federal and state laws
• Providing training and support for users
• Ensuring the system is compatible with HIE systems and PMP InterConnect
The contract will be for an initial period of one year, with four optional one-year renewals. The vendor must demonstrate experience in providing similar services and must comply with all terms and conditions of the contract.