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Introduced
06/06/2016
06/06/2016
In Committee
07/05/2016
07/05/2016
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
07/31/2016
07/31/2016
Introduced Session
189th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to the dispense certain cancer related drugs,- reports the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2313).
AI Summary
This bill establishes a task force to examine how health insurance companies handle the dispensing of certain cancer-related drugs, specifically those given by injection or infusion. These drugs are often required to be distributed through a specialized pharmacy directly to patients or healthcare providers for a specific individual's use. The task force will investigate the impact of this practice on healthcare quality, patient safety, and efforts to control healthcare costs, and will determine if regulations or restrictions are needed. The task force will be composed of representatives from various state health agencies, hospital associations, pharmacy organizations, and health insurance plans, and is required to submit a report with recommendations by July 1, 2017.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Joint Committee on Public Health (Joint)
Last Action
Committee recommended out to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Rules (on 07/05/2016)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2313 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S2313.pdf |
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