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MS SC670

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

5/2/2012

Primary Sponsor

Bill Stone

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes pharmacists as health care providers and an integral component of Mississippi's health care delivery and patient care system
  • Acknowledges pharmacist services including medication dispensing, preventative care, wellness screenings, medication therapy management, and immunizations
  • Encourages the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to recognize pharmacists as eligible health care providers for medication-related patient care services
  • Requests CMS recognition of pharmacists as "meaningful users" and contributors to electronic health records
  • Directs transmission of resolution to CMS, Mississippi Division of Medicaid, State Board of Health, and Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Recognize pharmacists as integral component of health care delivery system in Mississippi.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

5/2/2012

Full Bill Text

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