LD 1178
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A. Assessment of other state reimportation legislation and
programs, including implementation, utilization, costs of
administration and savings from utilization;

 
B. Analysis of the necessary steps to develop an Internet
connection, link or website for pharmacies and wholesale
providers of prescription drugs to uninsured or underinsured
residents and a process for certifying those pharmacies and
wholesale providers;

 
C. Development of procedures for ensuring the health and
safety of participants in the reimportation program;

 
D. Review of relevant state laws and rules, including
pharmacy licensing laws, and determination of necessary
legislation; and

 
E. Assessment of other access, quality, safety and economic
issues related to the design and operation of a
reimportation program.

 
3. The Governor's Office of Health Policy and Finance must
provide necessary staffing services to the committee.

 
4. The committee shall report to the Joint Standing Committee
on Health and Human Services by January 15, 2006 or 30 days after
the adjournment of the United States Congress, whichever occurs
later. If the United States Congress has passed a law allowing
drug reimportation or if the federal Centers for Medicare and
Medicaid Services has granted a waiver application, the State
may move forward with the development of a plan for a
reimportation program based on the findings and recommendations
of the committee and review by the Joint Standing Committee on
Health and Human Services.


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