§ 22:1660.9 — Duties and responsibilities; nonimposition of liability; rulemaking authority

Louisiana § 22:1660.9

• Jurisdiction: Louisiana
• Title 22: Insurance

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§1660.9. Duties and responsibilities; nonimposition of liability; rulemaking authority
A. A pharmacy services administrative organization that contracts with a pharmacy
to perform any activity related to prescription drug benefits or to act as the pharmacy's agent
is obligated to that pharmacy for the duties of care, competence, good faith and fair dealing,
and loyalty.
B. A pharmacy services administrative organization is not responsible for any of the
activities that are solely within the purview of a pharmacy benefits manager.
C. The commissioner of insurance shall promulgate rules that define the roles and
responsibilities solely within the purview of both of the following:
(1) Pharmacy benefits managers.
(2) Pharmacy services administrative organizations.
D. A pharmacy services administrative organization shall notify the contracted
pharmacy in writing of any activity, policy, or practice that presents a conflict of interest that
interferes with the duties imposed by this Section.
E. A pharmacy services administrative organization shall not engage in any acts,
methods, or practices prohibited by Part IV of Chapter 7 of this Title.

Legislative History

Acts 2021, No. 192, §1.