What are the chances for passing Provider Status nationally?

Out of 5000 bills introduced every Congressional session, how many become law? The process of passing a bill is long and arduous and only a small number of introduced bills are eventually signed into law. In a previous blog, we

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Challenges to passing Provider Status

A major effort on the part of the pharmacy community is being made to make the passage of Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (H.R. 592 and S. 314) a reality. A coalition of 37 organizations representing patients, pharmacists, and pharmacies,

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What are the details of pending Provider Status legislation?

In a previous blog, I discussed some of the basics of provider status as it relates to Medicare. In this blog we will look at more of the details that advocates may need if greater detail is required to respond to questions

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Do You Know the Basics of Provider Status?

In my conversations with pharmacists and pharmacy students, it seems there is very little disagreement that pharmacists should be recognized as health care providers and members of the health care team. Despite all the excellent materials provided by APhA, and

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