Senators Introduce Companion Bill Recognizing Pharmacists As Providers

A bipartisan group of senators introduced a bill to recognize pharmacists in medically underserved areas as Medicare providers under Part B who can be reimbursed for certain services a day after House lawmakers introduced companion legislation . Pharmacists are pleased both houses have introduced such a bill. Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the bill Thursday (Jan. 29) to the delight of pharmacists. “Through the introduction of this legislation, Senators...