The bill amends the Public Health Code by updating definitions and provisions related to public health programs and the delegation of prescription drug dispensing. It clarifies the definition of "Medicaid" to include the updated citation of the Social Security Act, and it modifies the definition of "public health program" by removing references to "migrant" health centers and community health centers while adding a new category for county jails that provide medical care to inmates. Additionally, it specifies that a rural health clinic must be certified to participate in both Medicaid and Medicare.

The bill also outlines the conditions under which a dispensing prescriber can delegate the delivery of prescription drugs in public health programs without an on-site pharmacy. It allows for the delegation of oral contraceptives and methadone under specific circumstances, including the requirement for written protocols and appropriate training for individuals involved in the delivery. Notably, it introduces provisions for county jails, permitting prescribers to delegate the delivery of prescription drugs associated with medically assisted treatment programs to inmates, including a limit on the quantity of drugs that can be provided upon release.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.17745