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HI SCR70

HI SCR70
Requesting The Director Of Commerce And Consumer Affairs To Establish And Convene A Pharmacy Reimbursement Working Group To Explore And Propose Legislation For The 2026 Legislative Session.


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Introduced
03/07/2025
In Committee
04/17/2025
Crossed Over
04/03/2025
Passed
04/21/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/21/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF COMMERCE AND CONSUMER AFFAIRS TO ESTABLISH AND CONVENE A PHARMACY REIMBURSEMENT WORKING GROUP TO EXPLORE AND PROPOSE LEGISLATION FOR THE 2026 LEGISLATIVE SESSION.

AI Summary

This concurrent resolution requests the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to establish a Pharmacy Reimbursement Working Group to address healthcare service reimbursement for pharmacists in Hawaii. The working group, composed of representatives from various stakeholders including the Board of Pharmacy, retail pharmacies, independent pharmacists, and health insurance industry, is tasked with studying mandatory health insurance coverage for pharmacist-provided services. Specifically, the group will investigate current reimbursement practices, examine the potential impact of mandatory coverage on patient access to care and treatment, draft proposed legislation requiring health insurers to cover and fairly reimburse pharmacist services within their professional scope of practice, and evaluate pharmacy services in other jurisdictions. The working group is expected to submit a comprehensive written report with findings and proposed legislation to the Legislature at least twenty days before the 2026 legislative session. The resolution stems from recognizing pharmacists' expanding role in healthcare delivery, particularly in underserved communities, and aims to support their ability to provide comprehensive patient care services beyond traditional prescription dispensing.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form. (on 04/21/2025)

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