Bill
S 2800
Overview: S 2800, the "Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act", was introduced in the Senate on September 15, 2025. This bill seeks to expand the role of pharmaci
Overview: S 2800, the "Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act", was introduced in the Senate on September 15, 2025. This bill seeks to expand the role of pharmacists in providing healthcare services in medically underserved areas.
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this legislation is to authorize Medicare coverage for certain healthcare services provided by pharmacists in areas designated as medically underserved. The bill aims to improve access to basic healthcare services, especially in rural and low-income communities that face shortages of primary care providers.
Key Provisions:
- Allows pharmacists to provide and be reimbursed for services such as chronic disease management, preventive care screenings, and medication management
- Requires the Department of Health and Human Services to designate medically underserved areas eligible for these expanded pharmacy services
- Directs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to establish payment rates and billing codes for the covered pharmacy services
Affected Parties and Impacts: The Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act would primarily benefit residents of medically underserved communities by improving their access to basic healthcare services through local pharmacies. Pharmacists would also be positively impacted by the ability to provide and be reimbursed for these expanded services.
Procedural and Timeline Considerations: As an introduced bill, S 2800 has not yet been scheduled for any committee hearings or votes. The bill will need to progress through the standard legislative process before potentially becoming law.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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