Legislature(2007 - 2008)
2008-04-09 House Journal
Full Journal pdf2008-04-09 House Journal Page 2764 SB 196 The following, which was moved to the bottom of the calendar (page 2760), was read the third time: HOUSE CS FOR CS FOR SENATE BILL NO. 196(FIN) "An Act relating to establishing a controlled substance prescription database." 2008-04-09 House Journal Page 2765 Representative Guttenberg moved and asked unanimous consent that HCS CSSB 196(FIN) be returned to second reading for the specific purpose of considering Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. Amendment No. 1 was offered by Representative Guttenberg: Page 1, line 1, following "database" (title amendment): Insert "and requiring the Department of Health and Social Services to conduct a study pertaining to prescription drug discounts and report the results to the legislature" Page 6, following line 21: Insert a new bill section to read: "* Sec. 3. The uncodified law of the State of Alaska is amended by adding a new section to read: PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT PRICING STUDY AND REPORT. (a) The Department of Health and Social Services shall conduct a study of the feasibility of providing discounted prescription drug pricing to every person in the state who is not otherwise covered by a prescription drug plan. In conducting the study, the department shall cooperate with other state agencies and representatives of state employees, health care providers, and health care facilities. The study must include (1) a description of health care providers and facilities in the state that meet the definition of "covered entity" under 42 U.S.C. 256b (Social Security Act); (2) a description of other health care providers and facilities in the state that would benefit from prescription drug discount pricing; (3) a list of potential benefits to public, private, and third- party payors of prescription drug discount pricing; (4) a list of resources and an application process available for entities seeking to be included as a covered entity for purposes of obtaining prescription drug discounts; (5) estimated cost savings for prescription drug discount pricing; and (6) strategies, such as state bulk purchasing initiatives, state- funded managed care plans, and sole source contracting, for obtaining the best prices on chronic use drugs. (b) The Department of Health and Social Services shall, after 2008-04-09 House Journal Page 2766 conducting the study under (a) of this section, prepare a report summarizing the study and submit the report to the legislature on or before January 1, 2009." Representative Guttenberg moved and asked unanimous consent that Amendment No. 1 be adopted. There was objection. Representative Guttenberg moved and asked unanimous consent to withdraw Amendment No. 1. There being no objection, it was so ordered. HCS CSSB 196(FIN) was automatically in third reading.