HR-5281 : Still Just a Bill

Drug Price Transparency in Medicaid Act of 2019

This bill requires pass-through pricing models, and prohibits spread-pricing, for payment arrangements with pharmacy benefit managers under Medicaid. The bill also extends funding for retail pharmacy surveys and requires additional information with respect to price concessions, dispensing fees, and survey participation to be made publicly available.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-12-04CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2019-12-03IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2019-12-03IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Business records
  • Congressional oversight
  • Government information and archives
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Home and outpatient care
  • Inflation and prices
  • Medicaid
  • Prescription drugs
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Retail and wholesale trades
  • State and local government operations
  • User charges and fees

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