Pharmacist Access and Recognition in Medicare (PHARM) Act of 2006

Summary

Pharmacist Access and Recognition in Medicare (PhARM) Act of 2006 - Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require prompt payment of clean claims to pharmacies by prescription drug plans and Medicare Advantage prescription drug plans. Defines prompt payment as within 14 days from submission for claims submitted electronically, and within 30 days for claims submitted otherwise. Requires payment of interest, also, if a payment is not issued, mailed, or otherwise transmitted within the applicable number of calendar days. Prohibits a Medicare prescription drug card issued by a prescription drug plan sponsor from displaying the name, brand, or trademark (co-branding) of any pharmacy. Revises requirements for a covered medication therapy management program, allowing it to be furnished by a health care provider, other than a pharmacist, with advanced training in medication management. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to specify: (1) the population of part D eligible individuals appropriate for services under a medication therapy management program, based on certain characteristics; and (2) a minimum defined package of medication therapy management services that shall be provided to each enrollee. Revises requirements for pharmacy fees. Directs the Secretary to establish: (1) a two-year demonstration program to examine the impact of medication therapy management furnished by a pharmacist in a community-based or ambulatory-based setting on quality of care, spending, and patient health; and (2) a Best Practices Commission to develop a best practices model for medication therapy management.

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Timeline

1. 6 April 2006

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3220)

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2. 6 April 2006

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3220-3221)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 6 April 2006

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 6 April 2006 · Official file

Documents

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Sponsors

• Rep. Cochran, Thad [R-MS-4] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Talent, Jim [R-MO] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Bond, Christopher S. [R-MO] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. DeWine, Mike [R-OH-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Roberts, Pat [R-KS-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Warner, John [R-VA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN] · R · Cosponsor
• Lisa Murkowski · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Allen, George [R-VA] · R · Cosponsor
• Susan Collins · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT] · R · Cosponsor
• John Thune · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Coburn, Tom [R-OK] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lott, Trent [R-MS-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Santorum, Rick [R-PA] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → Fair and Speedy Treatment (FAST) of Medicare Prescription Drug Claims Act of 2006
• related to → Pharmacists Medicare Relief Act of 2006
• related to ← Pharmacy Access Improvement (PhAIm) Act of 2006
• related to ← Pharmacists Medicare Relief Act of 2006