§346-312 - Rx plus program.
§346-312 Rx plus program. (a) There is established within the department, the Rx plus program. The program will combine the purchasing power of all qualified residents to enable the State to reduce prescription drug costs and improve the quality of health care for qualified Hawaii residents in the program, thereby increasing the overall health of Hawaii residents, promoting healthy communities, and protecting the public health and welfare. The program shall be integrated into, and part of any statewide program for the uninsured.
(b) The program shall use manufacturer rebates and pharmacy discounts to reduce prescription drug prices.
(c) The department may administer the program or contract with a third party or third parties to administer any single component, or combination of components of the program, including outreach, eligibility, claims, administration, rebate negotiations and recovery, and redistribution to achieve the maximum possible discount for Hawaii residents. Any contract to administer any program component shall prohibit the contractor from receiving any compensation or other benefits from any manufacturer participating in the program.
(d) The department shall conduct ongoing quality assurance activities similar to those used in the medicaid program. [L 2002, c 76, pt of §1; am L 2004, c 47, §3]