Building on a successful phase one in which STChealth proved
that the Universal Patient Identifier (UPI)—powered by Experian
Health's Universal Identity Manager (UIM) and NCPDP Standards™—can
accurately identify patients across multiple datasets in multiple
states, phase two of this NCPDP Foundation-funded project will
further validate the National Facilitator Model as crucial
technology capable of reducing the impacts of public health crises.
It will also recommend a design architecture to enable full
implementation.
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 19,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the NCPDP
Foundation announced funding of phase two of its developmental
efforts for the NCPDP National Facilitator Model. STChealth was
granted $150,000 to continue to lead
research efforts, further building on the success of the first
phase of the project.
The National Facilitator Model helps pharmacies, prescribers,
and government agencies surveil public health and respond more
effectively to pandemics and public health crises like the opioid
epidemic by providing information on prescriptions, testing,
immunizations, and related data in real time at multiple points of
care.
During phase two, STChealth will perform a comprehensive
business case assessment of the National Facilitator Model,
including further scope definition, market validation, and a
recommended design architecture to support full rollout.
Phase one of the project empowered pharmacists with
patient-specific knowledge of COVID-19 immunizations. Data was
validated and enhanced with the Universal Patient Identifier (UPI),
powered by Experian Health's Universal Identity Manager (UIM) and
NCPDP Standards™.
The resulting records were used to implement a
non-jurisdictional infrastructure with pharmacy pilot participants
to store COVID-19 immunizations and establish a Pharmacy Inclusive
Provider Network™ (PhIPN) to share information. This interoperable
data linkage demonstrated that more accurate patient
records—combined with information availability across multiple
datasets—improved the ability of pharmacists to deliver care,
reaching patients who may otherwise fall through the cracks.
"Broader adoption of the powerful UPI solution is our goal in
rolling out the National Facilitator Model. We know that when
pharmacists, prescribers, and government agencies have access to
comprehensive, real-time information across the healthcare
ecosystem, patients will reap the benefits at multiple points of
care," said J.W. Hill, MBAHCM, CNED, Executive Director of the
NCPDP Foundation.
"The NCPDP Foundation, along with our strategic partners, has
long been committed to supporting the push to modernize our public
health infrastructure by eliminating data silos. The second phase
of development for the NCPDP National Facilitator Model represents
a significant step forward," Hill continued. "The time is now—our
healthcare ecosystem is begging for more interoperability."
When the National Facilitator Model is fully integrated,
interoperability will skyrocket, resulting in:
- Better access to vaccines and
controlled substance education for patients
- Increased opportunities for pharmacists
to serve patients
- Better access to care across the
population and lower costs to deliver it
Phase two of this project was made possible by funding provided
by the Lee Ann Stember Endowment Fund, the FDB(First Databank)
Patient Safety Founder's Donor Fund, the GoodRx Access to Care
Founder's Donor Fund, and the NCPDP Foundation General Grant Fund.
"STChealth has been given a gift to partner with the NCPDP to
address population health challenges that the community pharmacist
is best suited to support with their local public health agencies.
The NCPDP is paving the way into the second half of this decade
through applied innovation and insight that creates intelligent
information networks. Our ability to test and hand-demonstrate the
value of these ideas in partnership with the NCPDP is both exciting
and energizing," said Michael
Popovich, STChealth CEO.
GoodRx Executive Medical Director Preeti
Parikh, MD, shared, "GoodRx is delighted to support
STChealth's efforts to advance the capabilities of the NCPDP
National Facilitator Model. By providing pharmacists with more
complete patient data, they will be better positioned to serve
populations who may not otherwise have access to care. By
practicing 'at the top of their licenses,' pharmacists have the
potential to help reduce the impact of emerging health challenges,
such as outbreaks and epidemics."
"We are proud to support STChealth's proposal to advance the
National Facilitator Model," added Bob
Katter, president of FDB. "Our collaboration with these
initiatives and the NCPDP Foundation underscores our dedication to
optimizing medication decision support by streamlining complex
processes—from addressing critical issues like public health
emergencies to delays in high-risk medication drug therapy. By
integrating standards-based data exchange into healthcare workflows
and clinical decision-making, we anticipate significant
improvements in patient care and emerging therapy management."
The grant supports all three of the NCPDP Foundation's strategic
initiatives: increasing patient access to care, expanding the role
and value of pharmacists, and enhancing patient safety. When fully
operational, it is expected that the National Facilitator Model
will use the NCPDP telecommunication, prescription drug monitoring
programs reporting, and SCRIPT standards.
About the NCPDP Foundation
As the grant-giving arm of the National Council for Prescription
Drug Programs (NCPDP), the NCPDP Foundation collaborates with
organizations and individuals to support research initiatives that
improve data sharing throughout the healthcare ecosystem, removing
obstacles to quality care for patients. The NCPDP Foundation is a
501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization headquartered in
Scottsdale, Arizona.
Media Contact
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www.NCPDPFoundation.org
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480-477-1000 x144, mbruce@ncpdp.org,
www.NCPDPFoundation.org
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