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HI HCR16
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/23/2015
Primary Sponsor
Cindy Evans
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AI Summary
- Requests the State Auditor to conduct a sunrise analysis of proposed mandatory health insurance coverage of laboratory tests ordered by pharmacists under section 23-51, Hawaii Revised Statutes
- Notes that pharmacists' drug dispensing is covered by health insurance, but laboratory tests ordered by pharmacists are not generally covered despite being within the scope of pharmacy practice
- Specifies that pharmacists perform drug therapy related laboratory tests as agents of the patient's physician who ordered the prescription
- Requires the Auditor to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature at least twenty days before the 2015 Regular Session convenes
- Directs transmission of a certified copy of the resolution to the Acting Auditor
Legislative Description
Pharmacists
Last Action
The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/27/2015
Committee Referrals
Health2/3/2015
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