A bill for an act relating to the ordering, administering, and dispensing of point-of-care HIV-related tests and prophylaxis drugs by a pharmacist.
This bill allows Iowa pharmacists to order, administer, and dispense point-of-care HIV tests and HIV preventive drugs (pre-exposure or post-exposure prophylaxis) under statewide protocols developed with the health department. It directly affects pharmacists, patients seeking rapid HIV testing or prevention services, and health insurance plans. The key mechanism requires health insurance plans to cover these pharmacist-provided services, even if their standard policies exclude pharmacists, as long as the services follow the approved protocols. The bill defines key terms like "HIV-related test" and "health benefit plan" to clarify implementation.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 30, 2025
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Introduced, referred to Commerce.
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