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Introduced
02/27/2018
02/27/2018
In Committee
02/27/2018
02/27/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act This bill generally requires, with specified exceptions, electronic prescribing under the Medicare prescription drug benefit with respect to covered drugs that are controlled substances.
AI Summary
This bill generally requires electronic prescribing for Medicare Part D prescription drugs that are controlled substances, with some exceptions. The bill amends the Social Security Act to mandate electronic prescribing for Schedule II-V controlled substances, except in certain circumstances such as when the prescriber and dispenser are the same entity, when the prescription cannot be transmitted electronically due to technical limitations, or when the prescriber receives a waiver due to hardship or other exceptional circumstances. The bill also outlines enforcement provisions and sets an effective date of January 1, 2020 for the new requirement.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Michael Bennet (D)*,
Dean Heller (R),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Bob Menendez (D),
Pat Toomey (R),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 02/27/2018)
Official Document
bill text
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2460/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2460/BILLS-115s2460is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2460/BILLS-115s2460is.pdf.pdf |
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