Massachusetts S858 directs the Office of Health Resource Planning to assess pharmacy deserts and their impact on residents.

Massachusetts S858 mandates the Office of Health Resource Planning to conduct a focused assessment on the supply, distribution, and capacity of pharmacy and pharmacological services. The assessment will identify pharmacy deserts, areas with limited access to pharmacies, and analyze their impact on access to medications, health care outcomes, and overall health care costs. The office must present its findings to the Board of the Health Policy Commission by September 1, 2026, and file a report with relevant state agencies and committees.

Massachusetts S858 directs the Office of Health Resource Planning to assess pharmacy deserts and their impact on residents.

Massachusetts S858 mandates the Office of Health Resource Planning to conduct a focused assessment on the supply, distribution, and capacity of pharmacy and pharmacological services. The assessment will identify pharmacy deserts, areas with limited access to pharmacies, and analyze their impact on access to medications, health care outcomes, and overall health care costs. The office must present its findings to the Board of the Health Policy Commission by September 1, 2026, and file a report with relevant state agencies and committees.