Massachusetts H1419 mandates an assessment of pharmacy deserts and their impact on residents.

Massachusetts H1419 requires the Office of Health Resource Planning to conduct a focused assessment on the supply, distribution, and capacity of pharmacies and pharmacological services. The assessment will identify existing and potential pharmacy deserts, defined as areas with limited access to pharmacies. The report will analyze the impact of these deserts on access to medications, health care outcomes, and overall health care costs. The findings will be presented to the board of the health policy commission and filed with relevant committees by September 1, 2026.

Massachusetts H1419 mandates an assessment of pharmacy deserts and their impact on residents.

Massachusetts H1419 requires the Office of Health Resource Planning to conduct a focused assessment on the supply, distribution, and capacity of pharmacies and pharmacological services. The assessment will identify existing and potential pharmacy deserts, defined as areas with limited access to pharmacies. The report will analyze the impact of these deserts on access to medications, health care outcomes, and overall health care costs. The findings will be presented to the board of the health policy commission and filed with relevant committees by September 1, 2026.