Missouri House finalizes bill that would record drug prescriptions on a database
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Missouri House finalizes bill that would record drug prescriptions on a database

Date: February 25, 2015
By: Hannah Knight
State Capitol Bureau
Links: HB 130 and the roll call

Intro: 
Your drug prescriptions could be stored on a central database if a measure is passed by the House.
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OutCue:  SOC

Wrap: The Missouri House gave first round approval to a bill that would establish a database containing a record of patients prescription drug histories.

Rolla Republican Keith Frederick says he is concerned about the storage database not being secure.

Actuality:  FRED.WAV
Run Time:  00:08
Description: This is the tip of the iceberg.Can you really believe this database is going to be secure? The Pentagon can't keep North Korea from hacking our database.

Supporters say that it will help prevent prescription drug abuse.

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Hannah Knight.

Intro: 
The House approved a bill that could require your prescriptions to be stored on a central database.
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Wrap: The bill would establish a database showing your drug prescription history. 

Odessa Republican Glen Kolkmeyer says this legislation is meant to stop drug abuse.

Actuality:  KOLKMEY.WAV
Run Time:  00:10
Description: This is not just about our younger generation that's using these as recreational drugs. These are true life stories about our seniors that we need to take care of.

Opponents say they are concerned about the security of the database in light the recent breaches of Anthem Incorporated and Target which is why the bill has been blocked in the past.  

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Hannah Knight.

 

Intro: 
A central database could be storing your drug prescription records if a bill is passed by the House.
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Wrap: The House gave primary approval to a bill that would establish a monitoring system of prescription drug records and store them in a central database.

Sikeston Republican Holly Rehder is the bill's sponsor.

Actuality:  REHD.WAV
Run Time:  00:15
Description: This monitoring program is to help prevent people from getting addicted to start with. It's to help prevent all these narcotics from being able to be sold on the street because they are so prevalent.

Opponents say they are concerned the data won't be safe in light of the recent data breaches. 

Reporting from the state Capitol, I'm Hannah Knight.