118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1491Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services.

Health
Introduced May 9, 2023
Last action May 9, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 9, 2023
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Referred
May 9, 2023
Finance
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Committee
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Senate
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House floor
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment with respect to certain pharmacist services that (1) are furnished by a pharmacist in a health-professional shortage area, and (2) would otherwise be covered under Medicare if furnished by a physician.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
Timeline · 2 actions
May 9, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 9, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.