Florida PMP Data Request

Dear Sarah Seymour:

This email is to confirm receipt of your public records request. If this request requires extensive use of resources, this office will contact you again once an estimate of the costs associated with producing the records you seek is prepared. The tracking number associated with your request is in the subject line of this email. If you have any questions, please let me know. Your request was received in this office on 10/4/2019 and given the reference number P054978-100419 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: Northeastern University’s School of Social Justice and Health Equity is interested in the state’s prescription monitoring program, the E-FORCSE Aware. Specifically, we want to learn more about law enforcement access to the database, the use of an algorithm that produces a risk assessment score to analyze its contents, and the data access and retention rules governing the system. We understand the algorithm was produced by the corporation Appriss Health.
In order to permit the public to understand how the Florida Department of Health is using the E-FORCSE Aware, and how it impacts public health and civil liberties in Florida, Northeastern University’s Health in Justice Action Lab is making this request under the Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution, and chapter 119, F.S., for the following records:
1. Any and all memoranda of understanding between the Florida Department of Health and any outside entity regarding the E-FORCSE Aware;
2. Any and all research, technical reports, or internal audits that evaluate the Appriss risk assessment tool’s effectiveness or performance;
3. Any document containing a full list of the data fields in the E-FORCSE Aware;
4. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 days as requested by the statute.
5. Any record showing the number of patients in the E-FORCSE Aware by quarter and year (2006-present);
6. Any record showing the number of prescribers and pharmacists in the E-FORCSE Aware by quarter and year (2006-present);
7. Any and all records of de-identified red flag algorithm outputs (e.g. provider red flag, pharmacy red flag, 40 MED red flag) and patient behavioral red flags (e.g., anxious patient demeanor, distance between prescriber and dispenser) with prescriber/dispenser training documentation on how to address the red flags;
8. Any and all internal policy, memoranda, and/or training documentation describing how entities outside of Florida Department of Health , including law enforcement, may obtain access to information in the E-FORCSE Aware, including but not limited to the rules, regulations, and procedures of the Medical Review Group;
9. The legal authorization for sharing E-FORCSE Aware information with the law enforcement entities; and
10. Any and all records showing how often law enforcement entities or individuals have requested information or records from the E-FORCSE Aware, or made electronic queries of the system, including but not limited to what types of information or records have been requested, which agencies have made the requests, the percent of requests that were accepted versus denied, temporal trends, the form of the request (e.g. subpoena, warrant, etc.), and whether the requests were granted or denied.
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Dear Sarah Seymour,

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Department of Health
SL Office
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1702
October 4, 2019
This is a follow up to a previous request:
Hi,
What log-in should I use to access my account through the tracking process. Thank you.
Best,
HIJ Action Lab
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On Oct. 4, 2019:
Subject: Public Records Request :: P054978-100419
Dear Sarah Seymour:

This email is to confirm receipt of your public records request. If this request requires extensive use of resources, this office will contact you again once an estimate of the costs associated with producing the records you seek is prepared. The tracking number associated with your request is in the subject line of this email. If you have any questions, please let me know. Your request was received in this office on 10/4/2019 and given the reference number P054978-100419 for tracking purposes.
Records Requested: Northeastern University’s School of Social Justice and Health Equity is interested in the state’s prescription monitoring program, the E-FORCSE Aware. Specifically, we want to learn more about law enforcement access to the database, the use of an algorithm that produces a risk assessment score to analyze its contents, and the data access and retention rules governing the system. We understand the algorithm was produced by the corporation Appriss Health.
In order to permit the public to understand how the Florida Department of Health is using the E-FORCSE Aware, and how it impacts public health and civil liberties in Florida, Northeastern University’s Health in Justice Action Lab is making this request under the Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution, and chapter 119, F.S., for the following records:
1. Any and all memoranda of understanding between the Florida Department of Health and any outside entity regarding the E-FORCSE Aware;
2. Any and all research, technical reports, or internal audits that evaluate the Appriss risk assessment tool’s effectiveness or performance;
3. Any document containing a full list of the data fields in the E-FORCSE Aware;
4. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 days as requested by the statute.
5. Any record showing the number of patients in the E-FORCSE Aware by quarter and year (2006-present);
6. Any record showing the number of prescribers and pharmacists in the E-FORCSE Aware by quarter and year (2006-present);
7. Any and all records of de-identified red flag algorithm outputs (e.g. provider red flag, pharmacy red flag, 40 MED red flag) and patient behavioral red flags (e.g., anxious patient demeanor, distance between prescriber and dispenser) with prescriber/dispenser training documentation on how to address the red flags;
8. Any and all internal policy, memoranda, and/or training documentation describing how entities outside of Florida Department of Health , including law enforcement, may obtain access to information in the E-FORCSE Aware, including but not limited to the rules, regulations, and procedures of the Medical Review Group;
9. The legal authorization for sharing E-FORCSE Aware information with the law enforcement entities; and
10. Any and all records showing how often law enforcement entities or individuals have requested information or records from the E-FORCSE Aware, or made electronic queries of the system, including but not limited to what types of information or records have been requested, which agencies have made the requests, the percent of requests that were accepted versus denied, temporal trends, the form of the request (e.g. subpoena, warrant, etc.), and whether the requests were granted or denied.
You can monitor the progress of your request at the link below and you'll receive an email when your request has been completed.
Florida Department of Health

To track your request and respond, visit the , then click on "View My Public Records Requests." Public Records Center (https://u8387795.ct.sendgrid.net/wf/click?upn=S-2BehCBSDSzwVGewhY9FtkdXX8V9cMHD1k3GcKInHVkYQ8cZWSWFIeyORC35ltzEpF-2Bs7lkuIAOP6yG2C0rb-2FBmgTz-2FeGOFXhaA9noNtVcpcWaDB-2BHHyi6lDl73cvW4bL_B3nBmj2-2BNnZeUHh4DGcfeON8QNFwzyrnSW1Fh42W4KOYZPPZhZHDlaRNtYGGklooidWN31Y7B93RW7sKzmMUuDMhvSCooiGoWYl990lu1JYPkXOaM7RewNvxtWUoZTco2sy1gUaMh9O5SpWTyqGxBNb0rl1dBijRcTq2oiMFJx6K79Vutsfg6PkgAy-2FlLJ-2BibTm6KlfH-2B3ORj7HYoRbmoQWQ74nc8765K2TESXJKN8TXrsQhlRC-2F3m0x-2F40UrZNSCa8Gag-2F5sc-2F9bJRepkzYuNxFyQMOD4V7E8hKtxmY6KOhoioU0nlFeBZYqODvPrQL6DRXu3f7ax7KSJlqP2jvPbO6SY2GNK3lt7tinfcT5zkM6Dao8MLuMbNOzCZS12Hh6BpiZe52mMkCwKSvngpHxw-3D-3D)
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On Oct. 3, 2019:
Subject: Florida Sunshine Law Request: Florida PMP Data Request
To Whom it May Concern,
Northeastern University’s School of Social Justice and Health Equity is interested in the state’s prescription monitoring program, the E-FORCSE Aware. Specifically, we want to learn more about law enforcement access to the database, the use of an algorithm that produces a risk assessment score to analyze its contents, and the data access and retention rules governing the system. We understand the algorithm was produced by the corporation Appriss Health.
In order to permit the public to understand how the Florida Department of Health is using the E-FORCSE Aware, and how it impacts public health and civil liberties in Florida, Northeastern University’s Health in Justice Action Lab is making this request under the Article I, section 24 of the Florida Constitution, and chapter 119, F.S., for the following records:
1. Any and all memoranda of understanding between the Florida Department of Health and any outside entity regarding the E-FORCSE Aware;
2. Any and all research, technical reports, or internal audits that evaluate the Appriss risk assessment tool’s effectiveness or performance;
3. Any document containing a full list of the data fields in the E-FORCSE Aware;
4. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 days as requested by the statute.
5. Any record showing the number of patients in the E-FORCSE Aware by quarter and year (2006-present);
6. Any record showing the number of prescribers and pharmacists in the E-FORCSE Aware by quarter and year (2006-present);
7. Any and all records of de-identified red flag algorithm outputs (e.g. provider red flag, pharmacy red flag, 40 MED red flag) and patient behavioral red flags (e.g., anxious patient demeanor, distance between prescriber and dispenser) with prescriber/dispenser training documentation on how to address the red flags;
8. Any and all internal policy, memoranda, and/or training documentation describing how entities outside of Florida Department of Health , including law enforcement, may obtain access to information in the E-FORCSE Aware, including but not limited to the rules, regulations, and procedures of the Medical Review Group;
9. The legal authorization for sharing E-FORCSE Aware information with the law enforcement entities; and
10. Any and all records showing how often law enforcement entities or individuals have requested information or records from the E-FORCSE Aware, or made electronic queries of the system, including but not limited to what types of information or records have been requested, which agencies have made the requests, the percent of requests that were accepted versus denied, temporal trends, the form of the request (e.g. subpoena, warrant, etc.), and whether the requests were granted or denied.
Because this request involves a matter of public concern and because it is made on behalf of a nonprofit organization, we ask that you waive any fees. If you decide not to waive fees, we request that you permit us to examine, at our election, the responsive documents before deciding which portions to transmit. We prefer the documents in electronic format.
Should you determine that some portion of the documents requested are exempt from disclosure, please release any reasonably segregable portions that are not exempt. In addition, please note the applicable statutory exemption and explain why it applies to the redacted portions. As you know, a custodian of public records shall comply with a request within 10 days after receipt.
Thank you for your assistance. We look forward to your response.
Sincerely,
Sarah Seymour
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