S.2161 was introduced into the Senate by Senator Johnny Isakson [GA] (introduced 10/15/2007). Bill Text here. This is a companion bill to H.R. 971. These are bills to ensure and foster continued patient safety and quality of care by making the antitrust laws apply to negotiations between groups of independent pharmacies and health plans and health insurance issuers (including health plans under parts C and D of the Medicare Program) in the same manner as such laws apply to protected activities under the National Labor Relations Act.
In addition, The House Judiciary Committee passed HR 971 by a unanimous voice vote on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Read ACPCN ALERT here.
Also, H.R. 1474 "Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2007" Update: has a whopping 229 co-sponsors and is being referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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