H4332
An Act relative to pharmacists as healthcare providers
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Bill 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 collaborate more closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals. The legislation intends to enhance patient care by leveraging the expertise of pharmacists and increasing access to healthcare services. It builds upon previous efforts to acknowledge pharmacists' role in the healthcare system.
Key provisions
- Expands the scope of practice for pharmacists.
- Allows pharmacists to provide certain clinical services.
- Facilitates collaboration between pharmacists and other healthcare providers.
- Addresses regulations related to pharmacists’ roles.
- Potentially updates existing regulations to align with the expanded scope of practice.
Who is affected
- Pharmacists
- Patients
- Physicians
- Healthcare Providers
- The Massachusetts healthcare system
Notable changes
- Formal recognition of pharmacists as healthcare providers.
- Potential expansion of services pharmacists can legally offer.
- Possible adjustments to existing regulations governing pharmacist practice.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on Financial Services
Cosponsor
Christine P. Barber
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Bill H.4332 194th (Current)
An Act relative to pharmacists as healthcare providers
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Financial Services Status: Referred to Joint Committee on Health Care Financing
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill H.4332
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/31/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Financial Services |
| 7/31/2025 | House | New draft of H1091 |
| 7/31/2025 | House | Reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 12/8/2025 | House | Reporting date extended to Wednesday, March 18, 2026 |
| 3/19/2026 | House | Reporting date extended to Monday, June 15, 2026 |
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