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Budget Amendments - HB30 (Committee Approved)

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Secretary Review of Agency Costs to Purchase of High Cost Medications (language only)

Item 284 #1h

Item 284 #1h

Health and Human Resources
Secretary of Health and Human Resources

Language

Page 232, at the beginning of line 8, insert "A."

Page 232, after line 32, insert:

"B. The Secretary of Health and Human Resources, in consultation with the Secretary of Public Safety and the Secretary of Administration, shall convene a work group including, but not limited to, the Department of Medical Assistance Services, Department of Social Services, Department of Health, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services, Department of Corrections, Department of Juvenile Justice, the Compensation Board, the Department of Human Resource Management and other relevant state agencies to examine the current costs of and protocols for purchasing high-cost medications for the populations served by these agencies.  After conducting the review, the workgroup shall develop recommendations to improve the cost efficiency and effectiveness of purchasing high-cost medications in order to improve the care and treatment of individuals served by these agencies.  The workgroup shall prepare a final report for consideration by the Governor and the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees no later than October 15, 2016."  



Explanation

(This amendment adds language for the Secretary of Health and Human Resources, working with the Secretaries of Public Safety and Administration, to convene a work group comprised of agencies across Secretariats to examine the current ways to improve the cost effectiveness of purchasing high cost medications. The work group is required to make recommendations and develop a report by October 15, 2016 for consideration by the Governor and the Chairmen of the House Appropriations and Senate Finance Committees.)