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Senate approves preferred-drug-list changes and a preauthorization procedure for Medicaid
Summary
Senate Bill 87, updating the Medicaid preferred drug list and preauthorization procedures, drew robust floor debate over drug classes and oversight but passed after sponsors adopted an amendment codifying the preauthorization process.
Senate Bill 87, which revises the Medicaid preferred drug list (PDL) and related procedures, was the subject of extended floor debate on Feb. 11. Senator Christiansen, sponsor of the bill, framed SB 87 as a tool to generate savings and align the state’s PDL with other jurisdictions by codifying a process for prior authorization and oversight.
Opponents urged…
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