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This bill aims to protect participants in the 340B Drug Discount Program by prohibiting discrimination against 340B-covered entities and their contract pharmacies across various types of health insurance coverage in Massachusetts. The bill defines a 340B-covered entity as an organization that qualifies under federal law to purchase discounted drugs, and a contract pharmacy as a pharmacy working with such an entity to dispense these drugs. The legislation prevents insurance companies and drug coverage providers from reimbursing 340B-covered entities or their contract pharmacies at lower rates or imposing different terms and conditions compared to other pharmacies solely because they participate in the 340B program. Specifically, the bill prohibits discriminatory practices such as imposing different fees, chargebacks, professional dispensing fees, network participation restrictions, or audit requirements. It also ensures that patients can choose to receive 340B drugs from their preferred 340B-covered entity or contract pharmacy without interference. The bill applies to various types of health insurance organizations, including those governed by Chapters 32A, 175, 176A, 176B, 176G, and 176I of Massachusetts General Laws, and provides mechanisms for enforcement through the Attorney General and the Board of Registration in Pharmacy.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1107