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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to establishing a commission (including members of the General Court) to study the promotion of preferred pharmacy networks where insurers can negotiate lower drug prices. Financial Services.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a commission to study the implementation of preferred pharmacy networks, where health insurers can steer consumers to lower-cost "preferred" pharmacies where insurers can negotiate lower drug prices. The commission will consist of various legislators and state officials, and will study the feasibility and projected cost savings of implementing such networks. The commission is required to submit a report with its findings and recommendations within 12 months of the bill's passage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Norm Orrall (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4975 (on 09/01/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1124 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1124.pdf |
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