Department of Safety and Professional Services’ Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Gains Traction Among Health Systems After Fee Elimination
Six health systems have signed onto the free service
Madison, Wis. – The Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) recently announced the elimination of start-up and monthly fees associated with integrating the Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (ePDMP) into electronic health record systems, expanding access to the ePDMP while simultaneously combating prescription opioid misuse.
Since the announcement on June 5, 2022, six health systems in Wisconsin have registered and are benefiting from the new service: Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin, M Health Fairview, Marshfield Clinic Health Systems, Mercy Health, CleanSlate Centers and Wisconsin Statewide Health Information Network.
The ePDMP is a tool to help combat prescription drug misuse in Wisconsin. It provides information regarding potentially addictive drugs dispensed within the state, aiding healthcare professionals in prescribing and dispensing decisions. The ePDMP fosters collaboration between pharmacies, healthcare professionals, law enforcement agencies, and public health officials to reduce the misuse and diversion of monitored prescription drugs.
By removing costs associated with electronic health record integration, the Department of Safety and Professional Services hopes to encourage all Wisconsin health systems and other healthcare organizations to expand their use of the ePDMP.
The ePDMP integration service was developed in partnership with NIC Wisconsin, the state’s trusted digital government services provider since 2013.
To learn more about the service or to request a free electronic health record integration, visit https://pdmp.wi.gov/ehr-integration-services.
About DSPS: The Department of Safety and Professional Services issues more than 240 unique licenses, administers dozens of boards and councils that regulate professions, enforces state building codes, runs the state fire prevention program, and maintains the award-winning Wisconsin Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, which is a key tool in the multi-faceted public health campaign to stem excessive opioid prescribing. A fee-based agency, the Department of Safety and Professional Services is self-sustaining and receives no general fund tax dollars for its day-to-day operations. With five offices and 250 employees throughout Wisconsin, DSPS collaborates with constituents and stakeholders across a wide range of industries to promote safety and advance the economy.
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