While the report addresses multiple topics, a significant focus was given to the expanding role of pharmacists as a healthcare provider.
While the report addresses multiple topics, a significant focus was given to the expanding role of pharmacists as a healthcare provider.
The bill did not pass out of its original committee before a crucial deadline, and failed to pass after a special hearing.
Prolonged licensure pauses risk reducing interpreter availability and disrupting access to care.
Senate Bill 1404 could grant workers greater choice over their provider, pharmacy, certain ancillary services, and more.
The pilot can approve a limited set of 192 medications for chronic conditions and will be broken into three stages, the first including 250 patients.
High volumes of prescription renewals are cited as a driver in medication lapses and preventable health outcomes.
New bills in Florida and New Jersey could affect workers’ comp coverage for undocumented workers.
Intoxication as a material contributing factor to injury or death could disqualify individuals for benefits.
If enacted, physical therapists and occupational therapists could direct care for injured workers.
If enacted, Indiana House Bill 1069 would go into effect July 1, 2026, while Washington Senate Bill 5847 would go into effect June 30, 2027.
The bill would have duplicated existing protections for filling certain prescription out-of-network.
Delaware reported success with a recent bill, while Washington State is undergoing rulemaking and the U.S. Senate introduced a new bill.
The fee schedule has not been updated since 2009, resulting in low reimbursement rates, which has impacted access to care.
Qualifying CMS patients could face a co-pay of $50 a month for these highly popular drugs for obesity and diabetes.
The bill impacts required medical services, provider choice, preauthorization requests, and more.
