### Question
What does national network of State-based prescription monitoring programs mean?


### Answer
**National network of State-based prescription monitoring programs** has the following meaning in *38 U.S.C. § 1730B*:

> an interconnected nation-wide system that facilitates the transfer to State prescription drug monitoring program data across State lines

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 1730B*
  - Heading: **PART II-GENERAL BENEFITS > CHAPTER 17-HOSPITAL, NURSING HOME, DOMICILIARY, AND MEDICAL CARE > SUBCHAPTER III-MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS RELATING TO HOSPITAL AND NURSING HOME CARE AND MEDICAL TREATMENT OF VETERANS**

