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McKesson Mobile Companion

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Product description

This mobile-friendly cloud software enables medication and hospital resources to be ordered by the appropriate personnel using their smartphone or tablet. The McKesson Mobile Companion tool connects wirelessly with the McKesson Connect Portal. The technician can review the items offered and see the quantities available at the local distribution center in real time.

How we use McKesson Mobile Companion at VA

McKesson Mobile Companion gives VA procurement technicians the ability to order remotely from their smartphone or other mobile devices, rather than having to be at their desk when placing an order for medications or hospital supplies. This can save precious time when the hospital is running dangerously low on the medications and equipment needed to respond quickly to the needs of Veterans. The technician can get a quick look at the inventory available at the closest distribution center and check other centers if the local location is out of stock. Orders can be placed securely over the McKesson Connect Portal.

No VA Data

For SaaS products that do not contain VA-owned data*, there is now an expedited process that does not require a traditional VA authority to operate (ATO). Criteria include the following:

  • User owns a device (even if VA paid for the purchase of the device) such as a CPAP or glucometer that uses a SaaS product to share patient data (non-VA data*).
  • SaaS product has no direct connections or interfaces to VA systems or network.
  • Users consent to share their data (which may include PII and PHI) directly with the SaaS provider.
  • SaaS providers must have published terms and conditions for user consent.
  • VA providers access data in a view-only mode or with limited functionality per the userโ€™s consent.

*According to Circular a130, anything that VA creates, collects, processes, maintains, disseminates, or disposes of by or for the federal government is considered federal information (VA data).

VA providers may not enter any VA information into this product; it must adhere to no VA data standards mentioned above.

The next step

If VA employees would like to use or purchase this previously approved service, please submit a SaaS inquiry form to confirm your use case and get procurement approval.

Submit a Request
  • Status: Pending
  • VA Authorization Level: No VA Data
  • Funding: End-user funding required
  • Product Line: Supply Chain Management
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