Health-care reform 2010: how will it impact you and your practice?

Ann Pharmacother

Professor and Associate Dean for Clinical Research and Public Policy, Virginia Commonwealth University-MCV Campus, Richmond, VA, USA.

Published: September 2010

There are several transformative features of the 2 landmark health-care reform laws passed by the Congress and signed into law by the President in March. The most critical elements that will impact pharmacists and patients are categorized into 6 key areas in this commentary: health insurance reform; improvements in Medicare and Medicaid; pharmacy practice expansion; health professions education and workforce initiatives; prevention and wellness; and enhanced access to affordable medications. The relevant features of these new opportunities are presented and the implications for pharmacists and their patients are discussed.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1345/aph.1P243DOI Listing

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