3 III-2.M The selected Offeror must establish a file exchange DOC updates the PACE inmate enrollment file, weekly, and sends it to 4 including specified demographic and medication data PACE. PACE assigns ID numbers to new enrollees and returns the file to with the PACE program for purposes of invoicing, DOC and the vendor. reporting, and tracking medications billable to PACE for offenders age 65 and PACE has an open formulary; however, it does not pay for Over-the-Counter or medications not covered by a PACE rebate from the manufacturer. PACE What indicators are in the current file exchange that still reimburses pharmacy entity for these medications and then bills those explicitly identify PACE program participants? How is charges back to DOC. that information relayed to the pharmacy entity? Does the PACE program utilize a Formulary that is separate or different than the one utilized and administered by the PA DOC? 4 4 APPENDIX N Shipping information including 2-D barcodes for each Appendix N has been modified to correct the barcode requirement. A revised - Information medication card. All shipped medications including stock Appendix N is attached to this addendum and replaces the one posted on Technology must have a 2D barcode that Sapphire can ingest from January 13, 2017. Requirements the pharmacy system. for Integration of Pharmacy Can a 2-D Bar Code from a current medication card be Software with supplied as an example ( Patient / Facility Information Electronic Redacted)? Health Record What is the specific 2D Barcode Matrix that is being utilized? Aztec Code, Code 1, or Data Matrix technology?
3 III-2.M The selected Offeror must establish a file exchange including specified demographic and medication data with the PACE program for purposes of invoicing, reporting, and tracking medications billable to PACE for offenders age 65 and What indicators are in the current file exchange that explicitly identify PACE program participants? How is that information relayed to the pharmacy entity? Does the PACE program utilize a Formulary that is separate or different than the one utilized and administered by the PA DOC? DOC updates the PACE inmate enrollment file, weekly, and sends it to PACE. PACE assigns ID numbers to new enrollees and returns the file to DOC and the vendor. PACE has an open formulary; however, it does not pay for Over-the-Counter or medications not covered by a PACE rebate from the manufacturer. PACE still reimburses pharmacy entity for these medications and then bills those charges back to DOC. 4 4 APPENDIX N - Information Technology Requirements for Integration of Pharmacy Software with Electronic Health Record Shipping information including 2-D barcodes for each medication card. All shipped medications including stock must have a 2D barcode that Sapphire can ingest from the pharmacy system. Can a 2-D Bar Code from a current medication card be supplied as an example ( Patient / Facility Information Redacted)? What is the specific 2D Barcode Matrix that is being utilized? Aztec Code, Code 1, or Data Matrix technology? Appendix N has been modified to correct the barcode requirement. A revised Appendix N is attached to this addendum and replaces the one posted on January 13, 2017. 4