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H.R.905: To amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to exclude customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers from the average sales price for drugs and biologicals under Medicare.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 3, 2011
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2011
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
78 (36 Democrats, 42 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to exclude from the average sales price in calculating Medicare payments for drugs and biologicals any customary prompt pay discounts from manufacturers to wholesalers.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 3, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Edward Whitfield (R-Ky.) |