Bill > H859

This bill aims to ensure that pharmacies and pharmacists are not excluded from participating as preferred healthcare providers, meaning they can be included in networks of healthcare professionals that insurance plans contract with to provide services at a negotiated rate. Specifically, it amends Chapter 176I of the General Laws to add a provision stating that no pharmacy or pharmacist should be denied the opportunity to be a preferred provider if they are registered and agree to the same terms and conditions as other providers in the network. This is intended to give pharmacists more equitable access to participate in these healthcare networks, similar to other healthcare professionals.