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US HR3282

US HR3282
Promoting Transparency and Healthy Competition in Medicare Act


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Introduced
05/15/2023
In Committee
05/19/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to promote transparency of common ownership interests under parts C and D of the Medicare program.

AI Summary

This bill aims to promote transparency and healthy competition in the Medicare program under Parts C (Medicare Advantage) and D (Prescription Drug Coverage). It requires Medicare Advantage organizations and Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) sponsors to report detailed information about their relationships with healthcare providers, pharmacies, and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). This includes data on the volume of services, diagnoses, risk scores, prior authorization requests, and financial arrangements between these entities. The bill also mandates that PDP sponsors only contract with PBMs that agree to disclose information about rebates, payments to pharmacies, and administrative costs. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is required to establish a process to publicly disclose the reported information by January 1, 2027, while protecting the confidentiality of specific drug prices and other sensitive data.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 05/19/2023)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Health Insurance Reform
  • ‐ Regulation of Drug Industry and Pharmacies

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3282/all-info 05/16/2023
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3282/BILLS-118hr3282ih.pdf 05/30/2023
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