Rhode Island H7424 expands collaborative practice agreements to include other healthcare providers and removes the definition of "collaborative.

Rhode Island H7424 modifies existing law to allow healthcare providers beyond pharmacists and physicians to enter into collaborative practice agreements. These agreements define the scope of collaborative pharmacy practice for drug therapy management. The bill also removes the definition of "collaborative practice committee." Collaborative practice agreements must be reviewed and signed annually by the parties involved. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Rhode Island H7424 expands collaborative practice agreements to include other healthcare providers and removes the definition of "collaborative.

Rhode Island H7424 modifies existing law to allow healthcare providers beyond pharmacists and physicians to enter into collaborative practice agreements. These agreements define the scope of collaborative pharmacy practice for drug therapy management. The bill also removes the definition of "collaborative practice committee." Collaborative practice agreements must be reviewed and signed annually by the parties involved. The act takes effect on July 1, 2026.