S 800
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 wider range of services and treatments under the supervision of a physician. The legislation intends to enhance patient care by leveraging the expertise of pharmacists and increasing access to healthcare services. It also establishes a study order to examine related issues.
Key provisions
- Recognizes pharmacists as healthcare providers.
- Expands the scope of pharmacist practice.
- Allows pharmacists to provide certain medical services under physician supervision.
- Establishes a study order to examine related issues.
- Addresses potential regulatory changes to accommodate the expanded role.
Who is affected
- Pharmacists
- Patients
- Physicians
- Healthcare Providers
- The healthcare industry in Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Formal recognition of pharmacists as healthcare providers.
- Potential expansion of services pharmacists can offer.
- Requires a study to examine the implications of these changes.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Michael O. Moore
Cosponsors
Bruce E. Tarr
Michael O. Moore
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Bill S.800 194th (Current)
An Act relative to pharmacists as healthcare providers
By Mr. Moore, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 800) of Michael O. Moore for legislation relative to pharmacists as healthcare providers. Financial Services.
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Presenter: Michael O. Moore
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Bill History
Displaying 6 actions for Bill S.800
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Financial Services |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 4/23/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-02:00 PM in A-2 |
| 8/28/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 1/15/2026 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Health Care Financing |
| 2/26/2026 | Senate | Accompanied a study order, see S2972 |
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