House Bill 4710
115th Congress(2017-2018)
340B PAUSE Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 21, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4710
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 House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
340B Protecting Access for the Underserved and Safety-net Entities Act or the 340B PAUSE Act
This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to suspend for two years the registration of certain hospitals in the 340B drug pricing program, which requires drug manufacturers to offer discounts on outpatient drugs to registered health care entities.
The bill requires certain registered hospitals to report to the Department of Health and Human Services specified information, including the number of individuals receiving discounted drugs and associated costs.
December 21, 2017
12/22/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
12/21/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12/21/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:13 PM