<p><a href="https://www.nacds.org/Home/TabId/107/PostId/3883/provider-status-bill-focuses-on-underserved-earns-nacds-backing.aspx">NACDS-backed</a> bipartisan <a href="https://www.nacds.org/pdfs/pr/2014/House_provider_status_bill.pdf">legislation</a>, H.R. 4190, which would expand pharmacists’ ability to serve patients and improve their healthcare outcomes, has surpassed the 100-mark milestone and now has 102 cosponsors. The legislation would amend the Social Security Act, allowing pharmacists to be paid by Medicare Part B for providing services in medically underserved communities—subject to state scope-of-practice laws.</p>
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NACDS-Backed Provider Status Bill Surpasses Milestone with 102 Cosponsors
NACDS-Backed Provider Status Bill Surpasses Milestone with 102 Cosponsors
NACDS represents traditional drug stores, supermarkets and mass merchants with pharmacies. Chains operate over 40,000 pharmacies, and NACDS’ member companies include regional chains, with a minimum of four stores, and national companies. Chains employ nearly 3 million individuals, including 155,000 pharmacists. They fill over 3 billion prescriptions yearly, and help patients use medicines correctly and safely, while offering innovative services that improve patient health and healthcare affordability. NACDS members also include more than 900 supplier partners and over 70 international members representing 21 countries.
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