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Witnesses press Medicare coverage for pharmacist "test-and-treat" services to preserve rural access
Summary
Community pharmacists told the House subcommittee they are frequent access points in rural areas and urged Congress to enact HR 3164 (ECAPS) to let Medicare reimburse pharmacist services such as testing and treating certain conditions to reduce ER use and stabilize local pharmacies.
WASHINGTON — Community pharmacists and lawmakers told a House Ways and Means subcommittee that expanding Medicare coverage for pharmacist-provided services could keep care local, reduce emergency visits and stabilize independent pharmacies in rural areas.
Lisonbee Reichert, a pharmacist and vice president of operations at Bodie Drug, described community pharmacies as "the front door to the health-care system" in rural Illinois…
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