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HI SR67

Resolution

Status

Passed

4/2/2024

Primary Sponsor

Joy San Buenaventura

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Origin

Senate

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Governor to direct the Department of Health and Department of Human Services to collaborate with 340B hospitals, federally qualified health centers, community pharmacies, and stakeholders to ensure continued access to affordable medications for underserved populations in Hawaii.

  • Requests state agencies work with pharmaceutical companies to prevent them from implementing restrictions that undermine the ability of 340B participating hospitals and health centers to serve their patients and communities.

  • Calls on Hawaii's congressional delegation and relevant federal agencies to monitor pharmaceutical company actions that restrict access to 340B drugs and take appropriate legislative or regulatory action to protect the 340B Drug Pricing Program's integrity.

  • Directs transmission of certified copies to the Governor, Department of Health Director, Department of Human Services Director, Hawaii's congressional delegation, Health Resources and Services Administration, and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services.

Legislative Description

Urging The Governor To Ensure That Relevant State Agencies, Including The Department Of Health And Department Of Human Services, Collaborate To Explore Avenues To Ensure Continued Access To Affordable Medications For The State's Underserved Populations Under The 340b Drug Pricing Program And Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation And Relevant Federal Agencies To Monitor Pharmaceutical Companies And Take Appropriate Actions To Protect The Integrity Of The 340b Drug Pricing Program.

Governor

Last Action

Certified copies of resolution sent, 05-31-24

5/31/2024

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/14/2024

Full Bill Text

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