Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 109
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 12, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jan 12, 2017
Latest Action
Jan 12, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
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.
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Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (1)
January 12, 2017
Actions (2)
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