2014 Wyoming Statutes
TITLE 35 - PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
CHAPTER 7 - FOOD AND DRUGS
ARTICLE 10 - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
35-7-1061. Pilot program for real-time database data access.

35-7-1061. Pilot program for real-time database data access.

(a) There is established a pilot program for real-time access to data from the controlled substance prescription tracking program, established by W.S. 35-7-1060, beginning July 1, 2010 and ending June 30, 2012.

(b) In addition to fulfilling the requirements of W.S. 35-7-1060 on a statewide basis, the board shall upgrade, modify, administer and direct the functioning of the controlled substance prescription tracking program in geographical areas specified by the board, or on a statewide basis, in a manner that provides real-time access to the program. The pilot program also shall:

(i) Allow authorized persons to access the program, portions of the program or certain reports generated by the program from remote locations at any time;

(ii) Create a means of verifying the identity of persons seeking access to the program;

(iii) Develop programs to educate persons who are authorized to access the program about the pilot project and the methods by which the pilot program can be used to better avoid the inappropriate use of controlled substances and the identification of illegal activity related to the dispensing of controlled substances;

(iv) Develop means of sharing relevant prescription drug information with other states who maintain prescription drug monitoring programs using the prescription monitoring information exchange specifications adopted by the United States department of justice;

(v) Ensure the confidentially of all information disclosed;

(vi) Ensure that the real-time access developed and allowed by the pilot program does not interfere with the proper functioning of the existing controlled substance prescription tracking program.

(c) The requirements and obligations imposed by W.S. 35-7-1060 shall be applicable to the pilot program administered under this section to the extent they do not conflict with the requirements and obligations of this section.

(d) All persons to whom W.S. 35-7-1060 applies shall cooperate with the board to provide weekly submission of, and real-time access to, information for the pilot program:

(i) Within the pilot area as determined by the board under subsection (b) of this section;

(ii) When the board implements the pilot program as a permanent program under subsection (g) of this section, on a statewide basis.

(e) The board may promulgate rules and regulations as are necessary to create and operate the pilot program required by this section.

(f) Each year starting in 2010 and ending in 2012, on or before June 30, the board shall report to the joint labor, health and social services interim committee regarding:

(i) The implementation, operation and impact of the pilot program established in this section;

(ii) The progress made by the board in implementing the pilot program on a statewide basis;

(iii) The advisability of, and projected cost of, implementing the pilot program on a statewide basis;

(iv) Any education sessions offered to the public regarding the pilot project and participation at those educational sessions;

(v) Use of the pilot program by those persons entitled to receive information from the program; and

(vi) Other information which the board believes is relevant.

(g) The board shall, on or before July 1, 2012, implement the pilot program as a permanent program on a statewide basis.

(h) The board shall submit an application to the United States department of justice and department of health and human services for all available grant monies to fund the pilot project required by this section.

(j) To the extent federal funds are available to fund the pilot project required by this section, the board may expend any monies appropriated by the legislature in any minimum amount as may be necessary to qualify to receive the federal funds. After all federal funds are exhausted, the board is authorized to use any remaining state funds consistent with all limitations imposed on funds in their appropriation.