MA S1215

Bill

To reduce healthcare costs by promoting non-biased prescriber education

Introduced
01/23/2017

In Committee
05/21/2018

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to reduce healthcare costs by promoting non-biased prescriber education. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill aims to reduce healthcare costs by promoting non-biased prescriber education. It requires the Department of Public Health to develop and implement an evidence-based outreach and education program for physicians, pharmacists, and other healthcare professionals who are authorized to prescribe and dispense prescription drugs. The program will utilize face-to-face visits with prescribers, utilizing evidence-based materials and techniques from behavioral science and educational theory, to inform them about therapeutically-equivalent pharmaceutical alternatives and other evidence-based treatment options. The department will also work with MassHealth to obtain access to aggregated prescription data by provider to support the program's outreach efforts. The bill allows the department to establish fees for the program, including a fee on pharmaceutical and medical device companies, and requires the department to promulgate regulations implementing the act within 6 months of its passage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (13)

Ruth Balser (D), Jennifer Benson (D), Michael Brady (D), Marjorie Decker (D), Jennifer Flanagan (D), Jonathan Hecht (D), Paul Heroux (D), Pat Jehlen (D), Jason Lewis (D), Elizabeth Malia (D), Mark Montigny (D), Patrick O'Connor (R), Steve Ultrino (D),

Last Action

Committee recommended ought to pass and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/21/2018)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1215

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1215
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S1215.pdf

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