Louisiana § RS 22:1851 - Legislative intent
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§ RS 22:1851. Legislative intent
The legislature finds that making prompt and correct payment for prescription drugs, other products and supplies, and pharmacist services covered under insurance or other contracts that provide for pharmacy benefits is important to the health and welfare of its citizens. It is the intent of the legislature that payments for covered prescription drugs, other products and supplies, and pharmacist services provided by pharmacists and pharmacies be paid timely and based on payment calculations that reflect nationally recognized pricing references such as average wholesale price (AWP) and maximum allowable cost (MAC). It is the intent of the legislature that the provisions of this Subpart shall be interpreted to achieve these ends.
Acts 2004, No. 876, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2005; Redesignated from R.S. 22:250.51 by Acts 2008, No. 415, §1, eff. Jan. 1, 2009.
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 22:1851 cover?
Section RS 22:1851 ("Legislative intent") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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