Bill Detail
S. 2426
Congress: 119
Title
Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
Summary
Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act This bill provides for permanent coverage under Medicare of certain pharmacist services. Specifically, the bill provides for permanent coverage of testing and treatment services provided by pharmacists relating to (1) COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat); and (2) other public health needs in relation to a declared public health emergency. (Similar authorities were temporarily granted during the COVID-19 public health emergency.) Such services must be provided in accordance with the applicable state laws governing pharmacists' scope of practice.
Sponsor
Sen. John Thune [R-SD]
Status
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Status as of Sep 26, 2:12 AM · synced 5d ago
Introduced
2025-07-24
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Bill Engagement
Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act This bill provides for permanent coverage under Medicare of certain pharmacist services.
Lobbyists on the case
- American Medical Association3 filings · 24 lobs
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