A sponsor may not retaliate against a pharmacy that files
What the document says“``(aa) retaliate against a pharmacy for submitting any allegations under this clause; or ``(bb) coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with the ability of a pharmacy to submit any such allegations.”
The new subparagraph bars a sponsor, consistent with applicable federal or state law, from retaliating against a pharmacy for filing an allegation, or from coercing, intimidating, threatening or interfering with its ability to file one.
What the document actually says“``(aa) retaliate against a pharmacy for submitting any allegations under this clause; or ``(bb) coerce, intimidate, threaten, or interfere with the ability of a pharmacy to submit any such allegations.”
A plan may not hit back at a pharmacy for filing a report. A plan may not scare or block one that wants to file.
A pharmacy depends on the plan for business. Fear of losing that would keep reports from ever being filed.
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