Pharmacists to Treat Illnesses in Ohio
About this episode
Ohio's Senate approved a bill allowing pharmacists to test and treat common illnesses to improve healthcare access.
Ohio’s Senate just approved a groundbreaking bill letting pharmacists test and treat common illnesses like strep, flu, and COVID—especially for kids 5 and up—in a move to boost healthcare access in underserved areas. Inspired by pharmacists’ pandemic heroics, the plan expands their role while requiring referrals and coordination with doctors. Crucially, insurers including Medicaid must pay pharmacists the same as other providers for these services. The bill now heads to the House, where it’ll likely sit until lawmakers return from summer break. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2658580e791e9fdf
Topics covered
- healthcare access
- pharmacists
- Ohio legislation
- common illnesses
- COVID-19
- strep
- flu
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