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HI HCR164
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/19/2017
Primary Sponsor
Della au Belatti
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AI Summary
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Director of Health is requested to establish a medication synchronization working group to explore and propose legislation for implementing medication synchronization programs in Hawaii.
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Working group composition includes two retail pharmacy representatives, one community pharmacy association representative, one health insurance industry representative, one Kaiser Permanente representative, and one Board of Pharmacy representative.
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Working group is tasked with gathering information on medication synchronization practices nationwide, reviewing best practices from other jurisdictions, and recommending pharmacy staff education and continuing education requirements.
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Working group must draft proposed legislation to create standards for medication synchronization programs in Hawaii, addressing issues such as 90-day fills, pharmacist dispensing fees, and patient copays.
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Working group is requested to submit a written report with findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the 2018 Regular Session.
Legislative Description
Requesting That The Director Of Health Establish And Convene A Medication Synchronization Working Group To Explore And Propose Legislation.
Department of Health
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
5/2/2017