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1999 SESSION

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HB 2760 Pharmacy benefits managers; registration.

Introduced by: Harvey B. Morgan | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Pharmacy benefits managers; registration. Defines “pharmacy benefits manager” and requires such persons, whether located in Virginia or in another state, territory or possession, to register such information as the Board of Pharmacy prescribes by regulation. The Board must promulgate regulations to identify and monitor the implementation of pharmacy benefits management in Virginia and to ensure the confidentiality of patient records. Pharmacy benefits managers will only be authorized to disclose prescription dispensing information and patient record information in accordance with the Board’s regulations. This provision specifically states that pharmacy benefits managers are not health care providers and are not the owners of the medical records. Any pharmacy benefits manager practicing a profession or business which is regulated by any health regulatory board must continue to hold a valid license, permit, certificate or registration. The registration fee will be the same as that charged for pharmacy permitting in Virginia and the registration must be renewed annually.


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