S. 3129
Referred to CommitteeLower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
12/19/2019 • Senate
Summary
Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019
This bill establishes and modifies several requirements to address prescription drug prices under Medicare.
The bill generally
- limits payment amounts for drugs and biologics under Medicare medical services,
- reduces cost-sharing under the Medicare prescription drug benefit, and
- establishes several reporting requirements for drug manufacturers with respect to drug prices.
Introduced in Senate • 12/19/2019
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Originated in the Senate
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December 19, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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