An Act to preserve community pharmacies
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Progress
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to support community pharmacies in Massachusetts by requiring audits of contracts between healthcare providers and pharmacy services companies. The goal is to ensure that pharmacies receive fair reimbursement rates for their services. It seeks to address concerns about the impact of pharmacy benefit managers on local pharmacies’ financial stability. This legislation builds upon previous efforts to regulate pharmacy benefit manager practices.
Key provisions
- Requires audits of contracts for pharmacy services.
- Focuses on ensuring fair reimbursement rates for community pharmacies.
- Addresses concerns regarding pharmacy benefit manager practices.
- Related to ongoing efforts to support local pharmacies.
Who is affected
- Community Pharmacies
- Healthcare Providers
- Pharmacy Benefit Managers
- Patients in Massachusetts
- The Pharmaceutical Industry
Notable changes
- Introduces a mechanism for auditing pharmacy service contracts.
- Potentially impacts the financial arrangements between healthcare systems and pharmacies.
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