Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Implementation

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is seeking proposals for a comprehensive Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) solution. This initiative aims to collect, manage, and analyze data on controlled substance prescriptions to improve patient safety, support clinical decision-making, and prevent drug misuse and diversion. The program requires robust data collection, secure infrastructure, advanced analytics, and seamless integration with state, federal, and clinical systems, including EHRs and health information exchanges. The selected vendor will be responsible for developing and maintaining a secure, highly available system that ensures data accuracy, supports user engagement through a user-centered design process, and facilitates interstate data sharing. Key tasks include data collection and submission, data management and validation, data exchange and system integration, secure web services and user access management, reporting and analytics, and ensuring compliance with federal requirements like HIPAA and CMS standards. The project emphasizes strong cybersecurity measures, including multi-factor authentication, adherence to NIST standards, and comprehensive breach response protocols. The solution must also support various user roles, provide on-demand reporting, and facilitate educational outreach to prescribers and pharmacists. The transition from the current vendor, Bamboo Health, will be a critical phase, requiring close collaboration to ensure data continuity and minimal disruption.