I don’t usually keep up with politics but the world of
pharmacy has some exciting stuff on its horizon. A bill has been introduced
into the US Senate that would designate pharmacists under Medicare Part B as
healthcare providers. This would allow pharmacists to have an expanded role in
communities where health services may be very limited especially to those with
Medicare coverage. Additional services they could provide include
immunizations, cardiovascular screenings, self-management education, diabetic screenings,
and behavioral screenings. This would only be allowed in states where pharmacists have the right to practice these items. I was unable to find the full manuscript of the bill to post but I will once it is released. I believe that pharmacists should be regarded as health professionals, they have so much knowledge that goes beyond just dispensing medication. Pharmacists are at the core of healthy nations.
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