Internet and interoperability Summary - S, 3187

Recent statements from the FDA on Unique Identifiers sent me on a search for S, 3187.  Govtrack.us shows the bill as signed.  The Library of Congress shows the Bill is now public law 112-144.  I found the information on unique identifiers and continued to read.  I found Internet and  Interoperability  Guidance tucked away at the end of S3187.  The sections are 1121, 1122, and 1141.     

SEC. 1121. Guidance Document Regarding Production Promotion Using The Internet

Not later than 2 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance that describes Food and Drug Administration policy regarding the promotion, using the Internet (including social media), of medical products that are regulated by such Administration.

SEC. 1122. COMBATING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE.

(b) REPORT.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall post on the Department of Health and Human Service’s Internet Web site a report on the findings S. 3187—121 of the review under subsection (a). Such report shall include findings and recommendations on—

b(2).  how best to develop and disseminate widely best practices models and suggested standard requirements to States for achieving greater interoperability and effectiveness of prescription drug monitoring programs, especially with respect to provider participation, producing standardized data on adverse events, patient safety, and patient outcomes;

SEC 1141 Recommendation on Interoperability Standards

(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Health and Human Services may facilitate, and, as appropriate, may consult with the Attorney General to facilitate, the development of recommendations on interoperability standards to inform and facilitate the exchange of prescription drug information across State lines by States receiving grant funds under—