REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
AND RECORD OF ACTION
May 7, 2024
FROM
WILLIAM L. GILBERT, Director, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
SUBJECT
Title
Amendment to Memorandum of Understanding with the California Department of Justice for Continued Access to the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Approve Amendment No. 1 to Memorandum of Understanding No. 22-59 with the California Department of Justice, California Justice Information Services Division, Justice Data and Investigative Services Bureau Version 3.0A, for continued access to the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System, increasing the total cost by $50,000, from $50,000 to $100,000, and extending the term for an additional two years for a total term of April 12, 2022 through June 30, 2026.
(Presenter: William L. Gilbert, Director, 580-6150)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost). The increased total cost of $100,000, $25,000 annually, is funded by State Medi-Cal, Federal Medicare, private insurances, and other departmental revenue. Funding sources may change in the future pending any legislative activity related to the repeal and/or replacement of the Affordable Care Act. Adequate appropriation and revenue have been included in the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center (ARMC) 2023-24 budget and will be included in future recommended budgets.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) is a database containing information about Schedule II, III, and IV controlled substance prescriptions dispensed to patients as reported by the dispensing pharmacy, clinic or other dispenser pursuant to Health and ...
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