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Introduced
04/30/2020
04/30/2020
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to reduce healthcare costs by promoting non-biased prescriber education, reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2671).
AI Summary
This bill aims to reduce healthcare costs by promoting non-biased prescriber education. It requires the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission to develop and implement an evidence-based outreach and education program for healthcare practitioners who prescribe and dispense prescription drugs, including physicians, podiatrists, and pharmacists. The program will provide in-person visits by healthcare professionals using evidence-based materials and techniques, while also informing prescribers about drug marketing intended to circumvent competition from generic or therapeutically-equivalent alternatives. The Commission will also undertake a public education initiative to inform residents about clinical trials, drug safety, and prescription drug adherence, with a focus on outreach to low-income communities. The Commission can establish fees and seek funding to support these efforts.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (J)
Last Action
Ought NOT to pass (under Joint Rule 10) and placed in the Orders of the Day for the next session (on 07/23/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2671 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2671.pdf |
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