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OR HB2149

Relating to pharmacy services administrative organization licensing.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
04/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: Creates rules for licensing PSAOs that operate in this state. (Flesch Readability Score: 69.7). Requires pharmacy services administrative organizations operating in this state to be licensed by the Department of Consumer and Business Services and creates rules for licensing requirements.

AI Summary

This bill creates a comprehensive licensing and regulatory framework for Pharmacy Services Administrative Organizations (PSAOs) in Oregon. The bill defines PSAOs as entities that contract with pharmacies to act as their agents in negotiations with pharmacy benefit managers and third-party payers, and provide various administrative services such as claims assistance, contract negotiation, payment centralization, and marketing support. PSAOs will now be required to obtain a license from the Department of Consumer and Business Services, submit an application that includes information about parent companies or subsidiaries, and pay an annual licensing fee. The bill mandates that PSAOs provide independent pharmacies (defined as pharmacies with three or fewer locations under common ownership) with copies of contracts and disclosure of ownership within specific timeframes. Additionally, the bill establishes grounds for the department to deny, suspend, or revoke a PSAO's license, including instances of fraud, dishonesty, felony convictions, or failure to comply with regulatory requirements. The legislation aims to increase transparency and accountability in the interactions between PSAOs, independent pharmacies, and third-party payers, with provisions for complaint filing and regulatory oversight.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to Rules by order of Speaker. (on 04/14/2025)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2149
Staff Measure Summary for HB2149 INTRO (House) for the House Committee On Behavioral Health and Health Care https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/90447
HB 2149 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/300531
IS_Impact HB 2149 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/300470
IS_Impact HB 2149 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/300469
Revenue Impact Statement for HB2149 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/89617
Fiscal Impact Statement for HB2149 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/89615
HB 2149 - witness registration https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/290016
HB 2149 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/289888
HB 2149 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/289699
HB 2149 Preliminary SMS https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/CommitteeMeetingDocument/289315
Open Government Impact Statement for HB2149 INTRO https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureAnalysisDocument/83138
BillText https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2149/Introduced
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