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MN HF2769

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/8/2010

Primary Sponsor

Paul Gardner

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Origin

House of Representatives

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 256B.0636 to modify duties of the commissioner of human services regarding controlled substance abuse prevention

  • Requires the commissioner to review utilization patterns of controlled substances among Minnesota health care program enrollees and periodically review data collected by the prescription electronic reporting system

  • Mandates development of a mechanism to address controlled substance abuse for both fee-for-service and managed care enrollees, including enrolling substance abusers in the Minnesota restricted recipient program when appropriate

  • Requires the commissioner to provide education to Minnesota health care program enrollees on proper use of controlled substances and to educate pharmacists on the Minnesota restricted recipient program and controlled substance abuse prevention

  • Defines "Minnesota health care program" as medical assistance, MinnesotaCare, or general assistance medical care

Legislative Description

Commissioner of human services duties modified relating to controlled substance abuse prevention.

Last Action

House: Committee report, to pass and re-refer to Rules and Legislative Administration

3/22/2010

Committee Referrals

Rules and Legislative Administration3/22/2010

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