Pharmacists’ scope of practice has been expanding and that growth has been done on the state level. The federal level has been stagnant for quite some time. CMS did make news in June and recently announced a new, voluntary primary care model called “Making...
Pharmacist reimbursement has been a frustrating battle for us pharmacists. We don’t get enough respect when it comes to legislation (i.e. provider status) and reimbursement of clinical services. There was a recent research article put out by the CDC that...
While many have continued to have a frustrated attitude with the role of pharmacists in our healthcare system, I remain optimistic. I have always felt that pharmacist provider status will happen. Several years ago, I felt that it would be through one heroic effort of...
I’ve worked with so many great pharmacists and we are truly winning the hearts and minds of our fellow colleagues. I can’t thank you all enough for how much work you have all put in to grow and develop the profession into what I believe it should be....
We received a big update on 2021 Pharmacist Provider Status this month and it is exciting to see that we still on the radar of the federal government. I have just emailed my representative this morning and am asking you to do the same. Pharmacist provider status will...
I had a clinical post geared up today, but this was too important to pass up. It has come to my attention that there is not a pharmacist on Joe Biden’s COVID Advisory Board. A fellow colleague shared this information with me which was highly disappointing. Is...
