Senate Bill 109
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 12, 2017
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Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
109
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Chuck Grassley
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Summary
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide 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.
January 12, 2017
01/12/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
01/12/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:09 PM