An Act establishing a commission to study the promotion of preferred pharmacy networks
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill establishes a commission to study how to encourage the use of preferred pharmacy networks. The commission will include members of the General Court and will investigate ways for insurers to negotiate lower drug prices. The goal is to examine strategies for promoting these networks and potentially reducing prescription drug costs.
Key provisions
- Establish a commission to study preferred pharmacy networks.
- The commission will include members of the General Court.
- The commission will investigate strategies for insurers to negotiate lower drug prices.
- The commission will examine how to promote the use of preferred pharmacy networks.
- The commission will study the impact of preferred pharmacy networks on healthcare costs.
- The commission will make recommendations for policy changes.
Who is affected
- Insurers
- Pharmacies
- Prescription drug consumers
- Healthcare providers
- The General Court
Notable changes
- The bill aims to provide a structured approach to examining and potentially influencing pharmacy network practices.
- It seeks to empower insurers to negotiate drug prices, which could lead to cost savings.
- The commission's recommendations could lead to changes in how pharmacy networks are managed and utilized.
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Sponsors
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5 on record
Primary sponsor
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
Cosponsors
Bradley H. Jones Jr.
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