Senate Bill 2908
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for electronic prior authorization under Medicare part D for covered part D drugs, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 22, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2908
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This bill requires electronic prescription programs to enable the secure transmittal of prior authorization requests for covered drugs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit.
May 22, 2018
05/22/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
05/22/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:29 PM