Rerevised SB24-209, legislation filed by the Colorado Retail Council that chain pharmacies support, would expand pharmacy technician duties. The bill was amended and passed by the Senate Health Committee by a vote of 7-2. The bill advanced to the Senate floor for a vote on April 30 and passed the Senate on May 1. It was amended in the House Committee on May 2 and passed a third reading in the House on May 5.
Also in Colorado, SB24-168, legislation providing reimbursement for the use of telehealth remote monitoring for outpatient services for certain Medicaid members, passed the Senate on April 24 and was assigned to the House Health and Human Services Committee.
Finally in Colorado, HB24-1438, legislation concerning the implementation of certain affordable prescription drug programs, passed the House on April 24 and was assigned to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.