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 42 USC 1396w-8 and modifies the definition of "public health program" by removing references to "migrant health centers" and "community health centers," while adding "county jail" as a new type of public health program that provides medical care to inmates. Additionally, it specifies that a "rural health clinic" must be certified to participate in both Medicaid and Medicare.

Furthermore, the bill 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 establishes that in a county jail, a dispensing prescriber under contract may delegate the delivery of prescription drugs related to medically assisted treatment programs to inmates, including provisions for those being released from custody. The bill emphasizes the need for specific written protocols and appropriate training for individuals involved in the delivery of these medications.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 333.17745