Hawaii SB1579 mandates health insurance coverage for care provided by pharmacists.
Hawaii SB1579 requires health insurance policies, contracts, and plans to cover care provided by participating registered pharmacists within the scope of their license. This coverage applies to health maintenance or treatment services, provided the policy offers benefits for identical services rendered by other healthcare providers. The bill also mandates that health maintenance organizations include benefits for pharmacist-provided care. The legislation aims to address the statewide physician shortage and improve patient outcomes by leveraging pharmacists' expertise.
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