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Read. Follow. Verify.Pharmacists Fight Back in Medicare and Medicaid Act introduced in House
Last action · December 11, 2025: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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What This Bill Would Do
The Pharmacists Fight Back in Medicare and Medicaid Act has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the and the . The bill initiates the formal congressional review process for potential changes to pharmacist integration or reimbursement within Medicare and Medicaid.
This bill initiates the legislative review process for potential changes to how pharmacists are integrated into or reimbursed by Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Pharmacists
The bill's title indicates it addresses the professional role or reimbursement status of pharmacists within federal healthcare programs.
Medicare and Medicaid enrollees
Changes to pharmacist participation in these programs may impact how enrollees access pharmacy services.
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Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
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Pharmacist Integration
The title suggests a legislative effort to expand or protect the role of pharmacists within federal healthcare programs.
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