Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

Hozzl · 2024-12-19T09:05:35Z

Explore the details of House Bill 9365 Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/19/2024, 9:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9365

Bill 118 hr 9365, also known as the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act, aims to address the issue of limited access to healthcare services in medically underserved areas by expanding the role of pharmacists in providing care to patients. The bill recognizes that pharmacists are highly trained healthcare professionals who can play a crucial role in improving access to care, especially in areas where there is a shortage of primary care providers.

The key provisions of the bill include allowing pharmacists to provide certain healthcare services, such as administering vaccines, conducting health screenings, and managing chronic conditions, without the need for a physician's prescription. This would enable pharmacists to provide more comprehensive care to patients and help alleviate the burden on primary care providers in underserved areas.

Additionally, the bill seeks to increase funding for programs that support pharmacists in underserved areas, such as loan repayment programs and grants for expanding pharmacy services. By investing in these programs, the bill aims to incentivize pharmacists to practice in medically underserved areas and improve access to care for patients in these communities. Overall, the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act is a bipartisan effort to address the healthcare disparities faced by patients in underserved areas by leveraging the expertise of pharmacists and expanding their role in providing care. The bill aims to improve access to healthcare services, particularly in rural and low-income communities, and ultimately improve health outcomes for patients in these areas.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9365

Bill HR 9365 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 16, 2024. Bill HR 9365 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on August 16, 2024. Bill HR 9365's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9365

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9365

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9365

Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement ActPharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement ActTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9365

Donald G. Davis

North Carolina(Democrat)

Zachary Nunn

Iowa(Republican)

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