CURES 2.0 Update; Technical Assistance Available to Users January 21, 2016 News, Physician Resource CURES, PDMP, Prescription Drug Monitoring Program 0 The California Department of Justice (DOJ) implemented an upgrade in early January to the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES), California’s prescription drug monitoring system. Known as “CURES 2.0,” the system promises a significantly improved user experience and features a number of added functionalities. All users who log into CURES after January 8 will be prompted to update their security information in order to confirm their account. Those users who meet specific web browser compatibility requirements will be directed to CURES 2.0, while others will be routed to the old CURES 1.0 interface. After following this security step, physicians may experience a 15-20 minute wait before being able to log into the system with their updated credentials. Physicians who encounter technical difficulties – such as logging into their accounts, retrieving their log-in information or verifying their accounts – should contact the DOJ CURES Help Desk at (916) 227-3843 or cures@doj.ca.gov. Providers are also encouraged to report these technical issues to the California Medical Association’s member help line by calling (800) 786-4262 or emailing memberservice@cmanet.org. All individuals practicing in California who possess both a state regulatory board license authorized to prescribe, dispense, furnish or order controlled substances and a Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substance Registration Certificate must be registered to use CURES no later than July 1, 2016. To register using the new automated system, visit http://oag.ca.gov/cures. Click here for FAQs developed by the Department of Justice. Click here for additional information about CURES 2.0 from an earlier SFMS blog post. Comments are closed.
