GREEN SHEET REDIGEST
HCR 88 2022 Regular Session Echols
MEDICAID: Urges and requests the La. Department of Health to utilize increased
collections from pharmacy rebates to increase rates for primary care providers in the
Medicaid program.
DIGEST
Requests the La. Dept. of Health to utilize increased collections from pharmacy rebates to
reimburse pharmacists to acquire prescription drugs and then to increase rates for primary
care providers and pharmacists in the Medicaid program.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Health and Welfare to
the original bill:
1. Add reimbursement language for pharmacists to acquire prescription drugs.
2. Make technical corrections.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Health and Welfare to the
engrossed bill
1. Requests increased reimbursement rates for pharmacists.
2. Adds language relative to a pharmacist's role in health care.
3. Adds language relative to the Medicaid prescription drug rebate program.
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Prepared by Brandi Cannon.