September 24, 2021

Getting Started on PMP-EHR Integration

Starting Jan. 1, the prescription monitoring program integration mandate for practices with 10 or more prescribers, as established by Senate Bill 5380 from 2019, will go into effect. The Washington State Department of Health recently issued the following guidance for practices or other health care organizations.

There are currently two ways to integrate a health care organization's electronic health record with the PMP: the state's health information exchange, OneHealthPort, and approved direct integration options, such as Bamboo Health's (formerly Appriss Health) PMP Gateway.

Integrating using OneHealthPort

For information on integrating your organization's EHR through OneHealthPort, you may fill out this OneHealthPort support request form. Under Issue or Question Area select "Other" and indicate you are interested in PMP integration. Someone from OneHealthPort will contact you after the form has been submitted.

Integrating using Bamboo Health's PMP Gateway

For information on integrating your organization's EHR through Bamboo Health's PMP Gateway, visit the Appriss Health integration request page and fill out the form on the right-hand side. Once the form is submitted you will receive an email inviting you to register for a product overview webinar. If you have questions about the integration process or specific questions about PMP Gateway, please reach out to AccountSupport@apprisshealth.com.

Hardship waivers

The WSMA was instrumental in securing a hardship waiver due to economic or other factors. The DOH is currently promulgating these rules. When finalized, the WSMA will share with members for review to see if your practice may qualify and how to submit a waiver request.