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More Than 130 Healthcare Groups Express Support for Legislation Expanding Medicare Patients Access to Pharmacist Services
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WASHINGTON, May 25, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Today, more than 130 healthcare groups applauded the introduction of the Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act (S. 1362, H.R. 2759), legislation that will ensure that Medicare beneficiaries in medically underserved areas have access to pharmacists primary care services.
In a letter sent to the bill s original sponsors Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Rep. G.K. Butterfield (D-NC), and Rep. David McKinley (R-WV) the healthcare groups, including rural health advocates, consumer groups, and pharmacy organizations, call for the removal of restrictions on seniors access to care.
Occupations: Jeff is the owner and pharmacist; Aaron is the pharmacist and Pharmacy Clinical Director.
Education: Jeff – Conotton Valley High School, Ohio Northern University; Aaron – New Philadelphia High School, University of Findlay.
Location: 245 West State St., Newcomerstown
Opened Newcomerstown Store: 2007.
Phone: 740-498-6337 to refill a prescription
Hours: Monday thru Friday – 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Drive Thru only from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Drive Thru only; Sunday closed.
Email: bewise@mediwisepharmacy.com; Facebook: Medi-Wise Pharmacy; Website: www.mediwisepharmacy.com
Services: A locally owned, independent full-service pharmacy providing prescription services along with medical supplies and medical equipment. We offer additional (specialty) programs to assist our customers including medication management and synchronization. In-house clinic for vaccinations, medication management programs, and counseling on medica
Metzger recognized for drug misuse prevention efforts
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ELIDA Shelly Metzger is the recipient of the Ohio Pharmacists Association’s Generation Rx Award, which recognizes pharmacists who raise awareness of prescription drug misuse. Metzger is a clinical pharmacist for Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center and an Elida resident.
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