Bill > H1214

This bill aims to recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers and authorize them to perform certain medical procedures. The key provisions of the bill are: 1. It amends the definition of "Health care provider" in state law to include registered pharmacists. 2. It requires the state's Medicaid program to cover drug therapy management services provided by registered pharmacists acting under a collaborative agreement with a supervising physician. 3. It requires the state's public employee health insurance program to cover drug therapy management services provided by registered pharmacists acting under a collaborative agreement. 4. It expands the scope of practice for pharmacists, allowing them to administer drugs and biological products ordered by a supervising physician and to dispense self-administered hormonal contraceptives and nicotine replacement products under physician-approved protocols. Overall, the bill is intended to expand the role of pharmacists in the healthcare system and improve access to certain medical services, particularly for patients with chronic diseases.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H1214