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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.
RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- 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
WHAT WE ARE FIGHTING FOR NOW
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
Protect your Future: DONATE NOW
Use the QR Code, write a personal check (payable to Pharmacy PAC), or pay by personal credit card at www.ohiopharmacists.org/donate.
