HB 2189 Summary

• Requires electronic prescription transmission systems to provide physicians with access to patient medication lists, medication history, available outpatient medications, and both in-network and out-of-network pharmacy options

• Mandates electronic systems enable physicians to request approval criteria for prior authorizations and step therapy protocols and receive responses within 48 hours

• Prohibits prescription platforms from using advertising, messaging, or pop-ups to influence physician prescribing decisions, except for information about generic medication equivalents

• Directs the State Board of Pharmacy to promulgate rules governing the electronic prior authorization process

• Effective date: November 1, 2013