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HI HCR164

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/19/2017

Primary Sponsor

Della au Belatti

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Director of Health is requested to establish a medication synchronization working group to explore and propose legislation for implementing medication synchronization programs in Hawaii.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Commerce, Consumer Protection, and Health4/7/2017
Consumer Protection & Commerce3/29/2017
Health3/14/2017

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