The Department of Human Services (DHS) continues to work with pharmacy stakeholders on the launch of a new program that will allow pharmacists to bill for a wide variety of clinical services, including MTM (Medication Therapy Management), immunizations and patient counseling. On February 15 from 10:00 am – 12:00 noon, DHS is hosting a pharmacists enrollment training online seminar. You must register to attend. DHS will be requiring each individual pharmacist providing billable services to enroll as a provider, even those in a chain environment. They expect enrollment to open on March 1. We expect a final Bulletin to be published in the next few days with more details about the program, billing instructions and covered services.
Also in Pennsylvania, a bill to reform PBM practices in Medicaid Managed Care and set a rate floor in the state employees’ benefit program has been introduced. SB 1000, cosponsored by Senators Judy Ward (R) and Tina Tartaglione (D), has been referred to the Health and Human Services Committee for consideration. NACDS assisted in-state partners in drafting the bill and will be actively involved in advocating for its passage.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.