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127th MAINE LEGISLATURE |
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LD 327 |
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LR 384(01) |
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An Act To Require
Prescribers of Controlled Substances To Use the Controlled Substances
Prescription Monitoring Program Software |
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Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill |
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Sponsor: Rep. Picchiotti of Fairfield |
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Committee: Health and Human Services |
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Fiscal Note Required: Yes |
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| Preliminary
Fiscal Impact Statement |
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FY 2015-16 |
FY 2016-17 |
Projections FY 2017-18 |
Projections FY 2018-19 |
| Net Cost
(Savings) |
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General Fund |
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$36,907 |
$76,111 |
$78,122 |
$80,219 |
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| Appropriations/Allocations |
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General Fund |
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$36,907 |
$76,111 |
$78,122 |
$80,219 |
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| Fiscal Detail
and Notes |
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The Department of
Health and Human Services will require General Fund appropriations of $33,768
in fiscal year 2015-16 and $76,111 in fiscal year 2016-17 for one full-time
Consumer Assistance Specialist to manage the additional calls for the
Prescription Monitoring Program website. There are currently 1,448 providers
regularly using the website. This bill is expected to increase that number to
9,793. |
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