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Submitted by Mrs. Edie M Crum on

The RxConsole User Guide was posted on the PDMP TTAC website and distributed to all RxCheck users early in this reporting period. The guide is a living document and is updated every time a new feature is rolled out. The IJIS team asked users to provide feedback on the guide to identify areas that may not be clear or functions that are not addressed. The IJIS team continues to update the guide based on the feedback provided by users.

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Submitted by Mrs. Edie M Crum on

The eHealth Exchange integration has remained stalled because of issues with the DURSA and the fees required from BJA. The PDMP TTAC and IJIS teams are exploring options of paying a smaller fee for just one state to get the integration moving and to build some success stories from pilot users.

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Submitted by Mrs. Edie M Crum on

The eHealth Exchange integration has remained stalled because of issues with the DURSA and the fees required from BJA. The PDMP TTAC and IJIS teams are exploring options of paying a smaller fee for just one state to get the integration moving and to build some success stories from pilot users.

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Submitted by Mrs. Edie M Crum on

• CDC—assisted CDC grantees and other partners in developing interstate data sharing and health care record integration with the RxCheck Hub and focused on projects with the Indian Health Service (IHS) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
• IHS—continued discussions on a pilot project to connect IHS and tribal pharmacies with the RxCheck Hub
• eHealth Exchange—continued discussions on a pilot project to connect providers with the RxCheck Hub
• OIG – discussions on PDMP policies, procedures, and capabilities

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Submitted by Mrs. Edie M Crum on

The PDMP TTAC team regularly coordinates conference calls for PDMP administrators to connect and discuss issues, such as system enhancements, technical assistance, and promising practices. Below is a listing of some of the conference call that PDMP TTAC staff members facilitated and participated:

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Submitted by Mrs. Edie M Crum on

During this reporting period, BJA leadership indicated that there was no pressing need to hold a PDMP grantee orientation webinar; however, PDMP TTAC team members continue to offer assistance in organizing the webinar pending BJA leadership’s decision to move forward.

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Submitted by Mrs. Edie M Crum on

• The 2023 COSSUP National Forum was held on August 29-31, 2023. There was not a specific rural track, but more than 70 workshops were offered, many of which focused on topics relevant to rural jurisdictions working to facilitate public health and public safety partnerships to address drug use in their communities.

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Submitted by Mrs. Edie M Crum on

• During this reporting period, IIR staff members provided complete logistical support to the following meetings and events:
Reaching Rural Meeting—December 6-8, 2023
OFR: Next-of-Kin Virtual Training—December 13, 2023

• Planning is under way for several meetings and training events to be held during the next reporting period:
Reaching Rural Meeting—April 2024

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