Cerner Corp. and Nevada, Mo., have unveiled the next iteration of their joint "Healthy Nevada" initiative: launching a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) in the rural Southwest Missouri town.
Based on the successes of Cerner's Healthy Nevada initiative, Vernon County and its seat, the town of Nevada, signed legislation for the launch of a PDMP on Wednesday.
"This is the biggest barrier — getting an ordinance or a law passed," said Kelly Ast, program coordinator for Healthy Nevada.
Cerner…
Cerner Corp. and Nevada, Mo., have unveiled the next iteration of their joint "Healthy Nevada" initiative: launching a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) in the rural Southwest Missouri town.
Based on the successes of Cerner's Healthy Nevada initiative, Vernon County and its seat, the town of Nevada, signed legislation for the launch of a PDMP on Wednesday.
"This is the biggest barrier — getting an ordinance or a law passed," said Kelly Ast, program coordinator for Healthy Nevada.
Cerner…