H.R.800: 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.

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Bill Cosponsors

68 (31 Democrats, 37 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

Date Description
Feb. 15, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb. 15, 2013
Referred to House Ways and Means
Feb. 15, 2013
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
Feb. 15, 2013

Introduced in the House by Edward Whitfield (R-Ky.)

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