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Introduced
01/21/2020
01/21/2020
In Committee
02/18/2020
02/18/2020
Crossed Over
02/08/2020
02/08/2020
Passed
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
Introduced Session
2020 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH COVERAGE; ENACTING SECTIONS OF THE HEALTH CARE PURCHASING ACT, THE PUBLIC ASSISTANCE ACT, THE NEW MEXICO INSURANCE CODE, THE HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION LAW AND THE NONPROFIT HEALTH CARE PLAN LAW TO ESTABLISH REIMBURSEMENT PARITY BETWEEN CERTIFIED PHARMACISTS CLINICIANS, CERTAIN PHARMACISTS AND CERTAIN OTHER LICENSED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS FOR THE SAME CLINICAL SERVICES.
AI Summary
This bill establishes reimbursement parity between certified pharmacist clinicians, certain pharmacists, and other licensed health professionals for the same clinical services. It requires group health plans, medical assistance programs, health insurers, health maintenance organizations, and nonprofit health care plans to reimburse certified pharmacist clinicians and certain pharmacists at the same contracted rate as physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice nurse practitioners for the same services provided. The bill aims to ensure that pharmacists with prescriptive authority are reimbursed equitably for the clinical services they provide.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Signed by Governor - Chapter 58 - Mar. 6 (on 02/20/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=42&year=20 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/20%20Regular/final/HB0042.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/20%20Regular/bills/house/HB0042.pdf |
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