Hawaii SB324 mandates reimbursement for pharmacist services by health plans.

Hawaii SB324 requires private and public health plans to reimburse pharmacists for services within their scope of practice. The bill aims to address the statewide physician shortage by leveraging pharmacists' skills in patient education and medication management. It mandates coverage for services provided by licensed pharmacists, including those delivered via telehealth. The provisions take effect upon approval of the Hawaii Medicaid state plan by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

Hawaii SB324 mandates reimbursement for pharmacist services by health plans.

Hawaii SB324 requires private and public health plans to reimburse pharmacists for services within their scope of practice. The bill aims to address the statewide physician shortage by leveraging pharmacists' skills in patient education and medication management. It mandates coverage for services provided by licensed pharmacists, including those delivered via telehealth. The provisions take effect upon approval of the Hawaii Medicaid state plan by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.