Join host Garrett Aikens for a quick update on the proposed federal legislation known as the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacists Services (ECAPS) Act that will allow for Medicare Part B reimbursement for pharmacist services for testing and treating common respiratory conditions and vaccinating against preventable diseases.

Resources:

Joint ASHP / APhA letter supporting ECAPS

APhA Action Alert (Send a templated email to your Representative and Senators)

Healthy Dose Podcast Episodes with Reps. Terri Sewell and Robert Aderholt

Off Script Episode 11: Statewide Vaccine Standing Order

To obtain CE credit for this episode, please see the following information:

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act and it's potential impact on pharmacy practice during public health emergencies.

2. Discuss the positive impact that pharmacist interventions had on health care outcomes and cost during the COVID-19 pandemic.

3. Discuss the proposed Equitable Community Access to Pharmacists Services (ECAPS) Act and the potential impact it would have on pharmacy practice if passed and signed into law.

Target Audience: Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians CEU: .25 contact hours (.25 CEU) of CPE credit

ACPE UAN: 0178-0000-25-107-H03-P/TActivity Type: Knowledge-based

Initial Release Date: April 30, 2025

Expiration Date: April 30, 2027

Alabama Pharmacy Association Research & Education Foundation is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Click here to obtain credit: ⁠APA Off Script Podcast: On the Hill Legislative Series Episode 4