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MI SR0186

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/31/2016

Primary Sponsor

Michael Green

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Origin

Senate

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Memorializes the United States Congress to continue support for the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which has been in effect since 1992
  • The program provides financial relief from high prescription drug costs to safety-net hospitals serving vulnerable populations in Michigan
  • Represents approximately 2 percent of the estimated $375 billion in annual U.S. prescription drug purchases but delivers critical life-saving benefits for patients and communities
  • Urges Congress to reject proposed scaling back of the program, warning that reductions could harm vulnerable patients and limit hospital access to care resources throughout Michigan
  • Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the President of the U.S. Senate, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and Michigan's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

A resolution to memorialize the United States Congress to continue support for the 340B Drug Pricing Program.

340B Drug Pricing Program

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Health Policy

5/31/2016

Committee Referrals

Health Policy5/31/2016

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