VERONICA CHARLES

S977 - Transparent Drug Pricing Act of 2019, to address the high cost of prescription drugs. HR1034 - Phair Pricing Act of 2019, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require pharmacy-negotiated price concessions to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Provider status, to recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers in the Social Security Act

S977 - Transparent Drug Pricing Act of 2019, to address the high cost of prescription drugs. HR1034 - Phair Pricing Act of 2019, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require pharmacy-negotiated price concessions to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Provider status, to recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers in the Social Security Act

S977 - Transparent Drug Pricing Act of 2019, to address the high cost of prescription drugs. HR1034 - Phair Pricing Act of 2019, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require pharmacy-negotiated price concessions to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Provider status, to recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers in the Social Security Act

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances S2943 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to revise minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and for nursing facilities under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances S2943 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to revise minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and for nursing facilities under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. medication reviews under Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT) Act. specialty drugs in nursing homes

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances S2943 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to revise minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and for nursing facilities under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. medication reviews under Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT) Act. specialty drugs in nursing homes

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. medication reviews under Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT) Act. specialty drugs in nursing homes

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances S2943 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to revise minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and for nursing facilities under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. medication reviews under Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT) Act. specialty drugs in nursing homes

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances S2943 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to revise minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and for nursing facilities under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances S2943 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to revise minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and for nursing facilities under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances S2943 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to revise minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and for nursing facilities under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances S2943 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to revise minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and for nursing facilities under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances S2943 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to revise minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and for nursing facilities under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances S2943 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to revise minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and for nursing facilities under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances S2943 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to revise minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and for nursing facilities under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances S2943 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to revise minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and for nursing facilities under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

S977 - Transparent Drug Pricing Act of 2019, to address the high cost of prescription drugs. HR1034 - Phair Pricing Act of 2019, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require pharmacy-negotiated price concessions to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Provider status, to recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers in the Social Security Act

S977 - Transparent Drug Pricing Act of 2019, to address the high cost of prescription drugs. HR1034 - Phair Pricing Act of 2019, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require pharmacy-negotiated price concessions to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Provider status, to recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers in the Social Security Act

S977 - Transparent Drug Pricing Act of 2019, to address the high cost of prescription drugs. HR1034 - Phair Pricing Act of 2019, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require pharmacy-negotiated price concessions to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Provider status, to recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers in the Social Security Act

S977 - Transparent Drug Pricing Act of 2019, to address the high cost of prescription drugs. HR1034 - Phair Pricing Act of 2019, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require pharmacy-negotiated price concessions to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Provider status, to recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers in the Social Security Act

S977 - Transparent Drug Pricing Act of 2019, to address the high cost of prescription drugs. HR1034 - Phair Pricing Act of 2019, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require pharmacy-negotiated price concessions to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Provider status, to recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers in the Social Security Act

S977 - Transparent Drug Pricing Act of 2019, to address the high cost of prescription drugs. HR1034 - Phair Pricing Act of 2019, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require pharmacy-negotiated price concessions to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Provider status, to recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers in the Social Security Act

S977 - Transparent Drug Pricing Act of 2019, to address the high cost of prescription drugs. HR1034 - Phair Pricing Act of 2019, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require pharmacy-negotiated price concessions to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Provider status, to recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers in the Social Security Act

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances S2943 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to revise minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and for nursing facilities under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. medication reviews under Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT) Act. specialty drugs in nursing homes

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. medication reviews under Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT) Act. specialty drugs in nursing homes

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. medication reviews under Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation Act of 2014 (IMPACT) Act. specialty drugs in nursing homes

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances S2943 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to revise minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and for nursing facilities under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances

H.R. 2279, Step Therapy appeals, Drug Pricing, Provider Status

H.R. 2279, Step Therapy appeals, Drug Pricing, Provider Status

H.R. 2279, Step Therapy appeals, Drug Pricing, Provider Status

HR1781 - Payment Commission Data Act of 2019, to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission and the Medicaid and CHIP Payment and Access Commission with access to certain drug payment information, including certain rebate information. HR2279, to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to require a group health plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection with such a plan) to provide an exceptions process for any medication step therapy protocol, and for other purposes. HR1955 - Understanding Appropriate Alzheimer's Care Act of 2019, to require the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a study on antipsychotic prescribing practices in non-nursing home settings under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Issues related to nurse agency in nursing homes when prescribing controlled substances S2943 - To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to revise minimum nurse staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities under the Medicare program and for nursing facilities under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

S977 - Transparent Drug Pricing Act of 2019, to address the high cost of prescription drugs. HR1034 - Phair Pricing Act of 2019, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require pharmacy-negotiated price concessions to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Provider status, to recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers in the Social Security Act

S977 - Transparent Drug Pricing Act of 2019, to address the high cost of prescription drugs. HR1034 - Phair Pricing Act of 2019, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require pharmacy-negotiated price concessions to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Provider status, to recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers in the Social Security Act

S977 - Transparent Drug Pricing Act of 2019, to address the high cost of prescription drugs. HR1034 - Phair Pricing Act of 2019, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require pharmacy-negotiated price concessions to be included in negotiated prices at the point-of-sale under part D of the Medicare program, and for other purposes. Provider status, to recognize pharmacists as healthcare providers in the Social Security Act