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H.R.696: 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, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 3, 2015
- Latest Major Action Feb. 27, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (5 Democrats, 8 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 |
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Feb. 27, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 6, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Feb. 3, 2015 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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Feb. 3, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Feb. 3, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Edward Whitfield (R-Ky.) |