NC H106

Department of Public Safety shall develop a plan by December 1, 2019 to increase use of Central Prison Healthcare Complex (CPHC) for non-life-threatening emergencies within 60 miles of Raleigh, including consideration of telemedicine services.

Department of Public Safety shall establish a telemedicine pilot program in two correctional facilities (one in eastern and one in western North Carolina) operational by January 1, 2020 to assess cost savings and access to care improvements.

Department of Public Safety shall partner with Department of Health and Human Services to enable enrollment in the federal 340B Program to access discounted medications for HIV, hepatitis C, and sexually transmitted diseases.

Department of Public Safety shall issue one Request for Proposal for each of the four prison regions seeking partnerships with 340B Program entities to provide specialty treatment for high-cost medical conditions like COPD, cancer, and mental health disorders.

Department of Public Safety shall partner with University of North Carolina Health Care System by October 1, 2019 to shift prescribing authority to UNC-HCS providers for identified inmates to capture 340B Program savings on medications.