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S. 1491: Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)May 9, 2023
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, May 9, 2023

This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment with respect to certain pharmacist services that (1) are furnished by a pharmacist in a health-professional shortage area, and (2) would otherwise be covered under Medicare if furnished by a physician.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

0 votes on this bill

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

12

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Charles Grassley R-IA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. May 9, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Charles Grassley.
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  1. May 9, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. May 9, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.