HR 1770
Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act, expands Medicare coverage to include services provided by pharmacists, such as testing, vaccinations, and treatment for illnesses like COVID-19, influenza, and RSV. It ensures that these services, which would otherwise be covered by a physician, are reimbursed at 80% of the cost, with a potential increase to 100% during federal emergencies. The bill also prohibits balance billing for these pharmacist services and maintains existing reimbursement pathways for pharmacies and pharmacists.
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A. Drew, IV Ferguson
Abigail Davis Spanberger
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