An Act relative to pharmacists as healthcare providers
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Progress
Where this bill stands in the legislative process.
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill seeks to formally recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers in Massachusetts. It aims to expand the scope of practice for pharmacists, allowing them to provide a broader range of services and potentially improve access to healthcare. The legislation intends to elevate the professional standing of pharmacists and integrate them more fully into the healthcare system. It is part of a series of similar bills proposing this recognition.
Key provisions
- Formal recognition of pharmacists as healthcare providers.
- Expansion of pharmacist’s scope of practice.
- Potential for pharmacists to provide additional clinical services.
- Integration of pharmacists into the broader healthcare system.
- Study order accompaniment (S2972) regarding pharmacists' roles.
Who is affected
- Pharmacists
- Patients
- Healthcare Providers
- Massachusetts Residents
- The Healthcare System
Notable changes
- This bill represents a shift in the perception and role of pharmacists within the healthcare landscape.
- It builds upon previous attempts to recognize pharmacists as healthcare professionals.
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Sponsors
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3 on record
Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
Michael O. Moore
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