HIV Prevention Drugs – Dispensing by Pharmacists and Insurance Requirements
Sponsor: Clarence K. Lam (District 12)Committee: Education, Health, and Environmental AffairsSubject: Health OccupationsStatus: Hearing 3/02 at 1:00 p.m. (Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs) (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing pharmacists to dispense a 30-day supply, but no more than a 60-day sypply, of preexposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention to a patient without a prescription under certain circumstances; requiring the Maryland Medical Assistance Program to provide certain drugs for HIV prevention subject to certain conditions; prohibiting certain insurers, nonprofit health service plans, and health maintenance organizations from requiring prior authorization for certain drugs for HIV prevention; etc.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableUNF 4UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wienner, Stephen | EPIC Pharmacies | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lengel, Matthew | Johns Hopkins Pharmacy Services | Oral |
| FAV | Philip, Diana | NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | RASMUSSEN, DENNISlobbyist | The Rasmussen Group LLC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Pandit, Neha | University of Maryland Baltimore School of Pharmacy | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Elliott, Robynlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Horton, Aliyahlobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Jones, Joyce | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Lam, Clarence | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Lam, Senator Lamlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Celentano, Matthewlobbyist | Funk & Bolton, P.A. | Oral |
| UNF | Taylor, Allisonlobbyist | Kaiser Permanente | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Kasemeyer, Pam | Schwartz, Metz & Wise, P.A. | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Briemann, Jenniferlobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Bennardi, Maryland Department of Health /Office of Governmen | Maryland Dept. of Health | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVRASMUSSEN, DENNISThe Rasmussen Group LLCRegistered for: Baltimore Children's Museum, Inc. dba Port Discovery Children's Museum; Chesapeake Renewable Energy, LLC; Chesapeake Ventures Development, LLC; Greater Ocean City Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; HarborRock Holdings, LLC; Maryland Mortgage Bankers & Brokers Association (MMBBA)…
FAVElliott, RobynRegistered for: American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists; Amica Center for Immigrant Rights; CareForth; Chase Brexton Health System; Coordinating Center, The; Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition…
UNFCelentano, MatthewFunk & Bolton, P.A.Registered for: 38 Degrees North; Advanced Energy United; Alliance of Maryland Dental Plans; Allstate Insurance Company; America's Health Insurance Plans; American Council of Life Insurers…