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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a written statewide protocol for pharmacists to test or screen for and initiate treatment or therapy for qualified health conditions. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a written statewide protocol for pharmacists to test or screen for and initiate treatment or therapy for qualified health conditions, including influenza, streptococcal infections, COVID-19, HIV, and any other conditions approved by the Board of Pharmacy. Pharmacists can collect or oversee the collection of specimens and send them to authorized laboratories for testing. If the test can be processed at a CLIA-waived facility or pharmacy, it may be done there. Pharmacists must advise patients who test positive for COVID-19 to follow Department of Public Health guidelines, and for high-risk patients or those experiencing severe symptoms, to seek further treatment. The bill also requires insurance carriers and pharmacy benefit managers to develop provider and consult codes to compensate pharmacists for these services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Brad Jones (R)*,
Paul Frost (R),
Susan Gifford (R),
Steven Howitt (R),
Hannah Kane (R),
Matt Muratore (R),
Bruce Tarr (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5035 (on 09/06/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2325 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2325.pdf |
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