What the OPA PAC is fighting for now

Ohio Pharmacists Association: PHARMACY Political Action Committee

100% of all contributions are spent to assist candidates and legislators who support pharmacy in Ohio.

Implementation of Ohio Medicaid’s Single PBM
HB 110 – OPA was successful in getting $50 million inserted into Ohio’s 2022-2023 budget bill to enhance Medicaid fees.
Consult Agreements – OPA expanded the consult agreement law to allow testing, ordering of lab tests, administering meds and further prescribing; now agreements can be made with clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, certified nurse practitioners, and physician assistants.
HB 341 – This law allows pharmacists to administer long-acting injectables.
HB 6 – expanded the pharmacist’s role in administering COVID-19 tests and antibodies, and expands technician activities.
Defeated or modified legislation that would harm pharmacy

The OPA Pharmacy PAC never stops working for you. Currently, we are working toward:

Work force issues -- creating safer work environments and improving patient safety
HB 80: Test and treat legislation that would allow pharmacists to test, evaluate, and treat COVID-19, influenza, and strep A pharyngitis
PBM reform legislation that will eliminate patient steering ("white bagging"), restrictions on mailing prescriptions, and standardize credentialing
Expand provider status payment to all pharmacists, not just those with consult agreements
Further implement provider status in private plans
Legislation to prohibit copay discounts from being taken from consumers

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