Rhode Island S2851 authorizes pharmacists to order, perform, and interpret CLIA-waived tests and prescribe medications, with coverage mandated by all.
Rhode Island S2851, known as the Pharmacists Test-and-Treat Authority Act, authorizes licensed pharmacists to independently test for and initiate treatment of certain conditions. This includes ordering, performing, and interpreting CLIA-waived tests and prescribing medications. The bill mandates that all health insurance carriers provide coverage for these pharmacist-provided services. The act aims to improve access to care, reduce unnecessary emergency department and urgent care utilization, and support health system capacity.
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