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Bill > H3489
MA H3489
To reduce fraud in prescription drug abuse testing and help prevent substance abuse
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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Cullinane of Boston, a petition of Daniel R. Cullinane that the Office of Medicaid be authorized to require laboratories providing toxicology testing to demonstrate functional and operational test-utilization and test-frequency control programs. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce fraud in prescription drug abuse testing and help prevent substance abuse. It authorizes the Office of Medicaid to require laboratories providing toxicology testing to demonstrate a functional and operational test-utilization and test-frequency control program. The bill also allows out-of-state clinical laboratories accredited by the College of American Pathologists and the New York State Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program (CLEP) to be eligible and qualified to participate as a MassHealth provider and receive payment for toxicology testing purposes, despite any contradictory laws.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4449 (on 02/24/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3489 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H3489.pdf |
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