Bill115th CongressFiled Jun 7, 2017Health
S. 1304
A bill 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.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jun 7, 2017)
This bill modifies the methodology used to calculate a manufacturer's average sales price for certain drugs covered under Medicare. Specifically, the bill excludes, from a manufacturer's average sales price calculation, customary prompt pay discounts extended to wholesalers.
What just happenedJun 7, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS](R-KS)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJun 7, 2017
- Jun 7, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Introduced in Senate