An Act ensuring access to specialty medications
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to improve access to specialty medications for patients in Massachusetts. It seeks to address potential barriers that may prevent individuals from obtaining the medications they need, which are often expensive and complex to manage. The legislation intends to ensure that patients have greater access to these vital treatments. The bill is currently being reviewed by the Health Care Financing Committee.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Public Health to study and report on barriers to specialty medication access.
- Supports efforts to expand patient assistance programs.
- Encourages collaboration between healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
- Promotes transparency in medication pricing.
- Investigates strategies to reduce medication costs.
- Addresses potential gaps in insurance coverage for specialty medications.
Who is affected
- Patients with chronic or rare diseases
- Healthcare providers
- Pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Insurance companies
- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health
Notable changes
- The bill includes a study order to examine the current landscape of specialty medication access.
- It seeks to build upon existing efforts to support patient assistance programs.
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Sponsors
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2 on record
Primary sponsor
James B. Eldridge
Cosponsor
James B. Eldridge
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