# Disclosures To Participate in State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs
> **US Department of Veterans Affairs** · Interim final rule. · Published 2013-02-11 · Effective 2013-02-11 · 78 FR 9589
## Document
- **Document number:** 2013-03001
- **Category:** va-other
- **Agency:** US Department of Veterans Affairs
- **Federal Register citation:** 78 FR 9589
- **CFR reference:** 38 CFR 1
- **Publication date:** 2013-02-11
- **Effective date:** 2013-02-11
## Abstract

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) amends its regulations concerning the sharing of certain patient information in order to implement VA's authority to participate in State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs). Participation in PDMPs will allow the VA patient population to benefit from the reduction in negative health outcomes.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2013/02/11/2013-03001/disclosures-to-participate-in-state-prescription-drug-monitoring-programs)
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