ACP's Letter of Concerns Regarding the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act, H.R. 3164, During Committee Markup

ACP writes to express concerns during committee markup of the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act, H.R. 3164, which would allow pharmacists to independently perform Evaluation and Management services for influenza, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) for patients on Medicare.

ACP writes to express concerns during committee markup of the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act, H.R. 3164, which would allow pharmacists to independently perform Evaluation and Management services for influenza, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), or streptococcal pharyngitis (strep throat) for patients on Medicare.

Vy Oxman

the Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act; H.R. 3164; pharmacists' scope of practice; House Ways and Means Committee; committee markup; Chairman Jason Smith; Ranking Member Richard Neal; physician-led healthcare teams; patient-centered medical home.

Fri, 05/15/2026 - 4:36 PM EDT

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