Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01), along with Congressman David B. McKinley, P.E. (WV-01) introduced the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, which will make it easier for Medicare patients in underserved communities to receive care. “Pharmacists often step in and serve as accessible access points of care,” said Rep. G.K. Butterfield, D-North Carolina, one of the co-sponsors, in a statement. “Pharmacists can provide wellness testing; help manages chronic disease and administers immunizations.” The American Pharmacists Association said, “In most states, pharmacists already provide a wide range of patient care services, such as immunizations, blood pressure, and cholesterol monitoring, diabetes care, and smoking cessation services.” Read the article here…

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