HB 579, legislation filed by Rep. Wayne McMahen (R) allowing pharmacists to screen patients, initiate therapy, administer and dispense PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) and PrEP (Pre exposure Prophylaxis) medications, and receive payments at the same rate as other healthcare providers, was reported favorably from the House Health and Welfare Committee on April 3.
Also in Louisiana, HB 193, legislation filed by Rep. Chris Turner (R) that authorizes the transfer of a prescription or prescription information for controlled substances between pharmacies in conformance with federal regulations, unanimously passed the House on April 2 and was referred to the Senate.
Also in Louisiana, the next regular meeting of the PBM Monitoring Advisory Council on which NACDS has a designated Council seat is scheduled for April 11 and will be held in the Poydras Hearing Room (Ground Floor) at the Louisiana Department of Insurance. The meeting agenda includes instructions on how to participate in a Zoom meeting.
Finally in Louisiana, the Department of Health (LDH) issued Informational Bulletin 19-3, revising the options to providers for pursuing resolution of issues with Medicaid managed care organizations (MCO) and the state’s fee-for-service claims processor, Gainwell Technologies. Unless explicitly notated, providers should first seek resolution with the MCO or Gainwell directly, prior to engaging LDH or other third parties.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.