HawaiiREQUESTING THE ADMINISTRATOR OF THE STATE HEALTH PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO CONVENE A PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER WORKING GROUP TO DETERMINE THE BEST POLICIES TO REFORM PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGER PRACTICES IN THE STATE TO ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND FAIRNESS FOR CONSUMERS AND IN THE PHARMACEUTICAL SECTOR, LOWER DRUG COSTS FOR PATIENT CONSUMERS, AND INCREASE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE.
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History
- 2025
- Apr 3Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).Adopted
- Apr 2Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1538) with recommendation of adoption, as amended (SD 1).
- Apr 2One Day Notice 04-03-25.
- Mar 24The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
- Vote recorded The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
- Mar 19The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-24-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Mar 11Referred to HHS.Minor
- Mar 7Offered.Introduced