2006-07-31—BruckEdwards presents at the National Criminal Justice Association IJIS 2006 National Forum in Baltimore Md.

Steve Bruck, President of BruckEdwards presented the results of the Interstate Exchange California Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Gap Analysis at the July NCJA National Forum. Mr. Bruck discussed the methodology that was used to develop a roadmap for enabling the current California PMP system to meet standards for interstate exchanges. Mr. Bruck also addressed how this roadmap could be used by other states as they develop their own interstate exchange capability. Finally, Mr. Bruck discussed the interim results of the recently completed Web Services Specification for interstate PMP information Exchange.

2006-07-11—BruckEdwards presents at the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Public Meeting on Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances

Steve Bruck, President of BruckEdwards participated on the Technical Framework Panel of this important two day conference aimed at developing a broader understanding of the opportunities and risks associated with the electronic transmission of controlled substance prescriptions. Mr. Bruck discussed current IT security threats to the healthcare system and how future e-prescribing standards could be developed to address all modes of prescription transmission including the use of electronic storage media.

2005-08-23—BruckEdwards publishes CSOS Overview in July/August ComputerTalk for the Pharmacist

The July/August 2005 issue of ComputerTalk for the Pharmacist includes an excellent primer on the DEA’s Controlled Substance Ordering System (CSOS) and how pharmacies can begin to increase efficiency as a result of the program. BruckEdwards co-founder Steve Bruck shares his broad range of CSOS expertise and discusses topics such as enrollment, digital certificates, order generation, and compliance validation.
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2005-08-08—BruckEdwards Partners with iSoft Corporation to Deliver Best of Breed CSOS Implementation Support and Regulatory Compliance Validation

BruckEdwards and iSoft Corporation, a leading provider of secure file transfer and enterprise connectivity software, today announce a strategic partnership focused on helping pharmaceutical suppliers and purchasers comply with the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) new electronic Controlled Substance Ordering System (CSOS).

Working together, iSoft and BruckEdwards provide the industry’s best CSOS-compliant solution combined with unequaled CSOS implementation expertise. By delivering a broad range of services including strategic planning, CSOS compliance reviews, customer enrollment support, and training, BruckEdwards gives DEA registrants the tools and knowledge needed to successfully implement and operate the DEA’s CSOS. The BruckEdwards and iSoft partnership ensures that organizations will be operationally compliant with DEA’s CSOS regulations.
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2005-07-17—Steve Bruck Presents at the National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA) 2005 National Forum on Policy, Programs, and Technology, August 2nd, 2005

Prescription Drug Monitoring Interstate Exchange Project.
The IJIS Institute is leading a project to develop a system for the interstate exchange of prescription monitoring data. The National Alliance for Model State Drug Laws is developing a model interstate compact, based on the input of its multidisciplinary, national working group, to serve as a tool for states as they establish legal agreements for sharing Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) data. Members of the IJIS Institute PMP Committee will address the information technology issues for implementing such agreements. For more information on the NCJA 2005 National Forum :
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2005-06-10—Steve Bruck Presents at ASAP 2005 Midyear Industry & Technology Issues Conference, June 17th, 2005

DEA’s Controlled Substance Ordering System(CSOS): Implementation Considerations.
After six years of development, the DEA’s revised regulations for electronically transmitted controlled substance orders became effective on May 30 2005. While the rule is not mandatory, it does establish numerous technical and security requirements that must be met by pharmaceutical purchasers and suppliers looking to realize the benefits of paperless ordering. Steve, the chief architect of the DEA’s system, will discuss the scope of the regulations, their impact on purchasers and suppliers, and the steps that should be taken to ensure that your implementation meets DEA requirements. For more information on the BruckEdwards’ presentation:
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