Politico October 26, 2022
Covid-19 has meant big business for pharmacies, which have played a crucial role in fighting the disease.
The Department of Health and Human Services used its emergency authority during the pandemic to expand what pharmacists could do to test, treat and vaccinate, in some cases preempting state restrictions.
Pharmacies say their performance has shown they can safely do more to serve Americans’ health care needs going forward, and they’re looking for Congress to agree.
Rina Shah, Walgreens’ vice president of pharmacy of the future, spoke with Future Pulse about the chain drugstore’s plans. The interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Do laws need to change for Walgreens to do more as a health care provider?
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