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F I S C A L I M P A C T R E P O R T





SPONSOR: Wilson DATE TYPED: 02/01/01 HB
SHORT TITLE: Fill Prescriptions at Federal Health Centers SB SJM 9
ANALYST: Wilson


APPROPRIATION



Appropriation Contained
Estimated Additional Impact
Recurring

or Non-Rec

Fund

Affected

FY01 FY02 FY01 FY02

Indeterminate



(Parenthesis ( ) Indicate Expenditure Decreases)



SOURCES OF INFORMATION



Health Policy Commission

Agency on Aging



SUMMARY



Synopsis of Bill



HJM 9 calls for a joint effort between the state Primary Health Care Association, the University of New Mexico Hospital, the State Hospital Association and other interested parties to examine opportunities that allow Federally Qualified Health Clinics (FQHCs) to fill prescriptions for their patients who receive treatment at specialty institutions.



Significant Issues



Under the present system, either the UNM hospital incurs the costs for providing medications to these patients or patients who can not afford to pay full price for prescriptions do not receive needed medication. Both outcomes are undesirable. It is possible the solution to this problem will involve either a change in federal regulation or a waiver or by regulatory requirements of the State Board of Pharmacy. Representatives from the federal Health Care Financing Authority (HCFA) and the Board of Pharmacy need to be included in the study group.



RELATIONSHIP



Relates to:

SB 140, Indian Prescription Drug Purchase

SB 141, Prescription Drug Fair Pricing Act

SB 142, NM Prescription Drug Discount Act

SB 143, Prescription Drug Senior Program

SB 144, Prescription Drug Bulk Purchasing

HJM 21, Affordable Drug Program Options for Seniors

HJM 22, Study Rising Costs of Prescription Drugs

HB 297, NM Prescription Drug Discount Act

HB 298, Native American Prescription Drug Program

HB 300, Special Prescription Drug Program for Seniors

HB 301, Prescription Drug Fair Pricing Act

HB 302, Prescription Drug Benefit for Seniors



SUBSTANTIVE ISSUES



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