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This bill creates a new section of Mississippi law requiring health insurers and third-party administrators to reimburse pharmacists for certain services and procedures at a rate equal to or greater than what would be paid to other non-physician healthcare providers, starting January 1, 2026. Specifically, the reimbursement applies to services that are within a pharmacist's legally defined scope of practice (as outlined in Section 73-21-73) and that would typically be covered by an insurance policy if performed by another healthcare provider. The bill ensures that pharmacists are fairly compensated for professional services they are qualified to perform, potentially expanding their role in healthcare delivery and providing more equitable payment for their clinical work. The new law will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving insurance companies and healthcare systems time to adjust their reimbursement policies and procedures to comply with the new requirements.

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