Support the Pharmacy Desert Act of 2023
Help Create a More Equitable System for All Americans
Stand With Us to Create Healthcare Equity for Every Zip Code in America
The Pharmacy Desert Act aims to improve access to pharmacies and reduce the number of pharmacy deserts, creating a more equitable healthcare system for all Americans. Support this critical legislation to improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare disparities in the United States.
Background
Low-income and minority communities are disproportionately affected by pharmacy deserts and lack of access to essential medications and pharmacy services, leading to poor health outcomes. The Pharmacy Desert Act of 2023 fights for healthcare equity by expanding access to critical medicines and pharmacy services by funding new pharmacy construction, incentives for existing pharmacies to relocate to underserved areas, and regulations to prevent the closures of existing pharmacies in these areas.
Key Bill Provisions
Your support is crucial to the success of the Pharmacy Desert Act. You can make a difference by getting involved in any of the following ways:
Learn about the Pharmacy Desert Act of 2023 and its role in improving access to healthcare for those living in areas with limited access to pharmacies. The act proposes funding new construction, incentives for pharmacies to relocate, and regulations to prevent closures. This can lead to better health outcomes, reduced healthcare disparities, and cost savings. If you support increased access to essential medications and pharmacy services, consider contacting your representatives to advocate for its passage. Together, we can create a healthcare system that works for all Americans.
Act Now to End Pharmacy Deserts
Your support is crucial to the success of the Pharmacy Desert Act. You can make a difference by getting involved in any of the following ways:
Contacting Your Members
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Taking Action
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Participating in Events
The Pharmacy Desert Act:
What You Need to Know
The Pharmacy Desert Act is a comprehensive legislation aimed at improving access to essential medications and pharmacy services in the United States, particularly in areas where these services are limited. This report provides an overview of the causes and consequences of pharmacy deserts, the key provisions of the Act, and how it aims to address this critical issue. It is an essential resource for anyone looking to learn more about pharmacy deserts and the steps being taken to create a more equitable healthcare system for all Americans.
Together, we can create an equitable health system for all Americans.
The Pharmacy Desert Act aims to improve access to essential medications and pharmacy services in underserved communities by funding new construction, relocating existing pharmacies, and preventing closures. It also aims to improve access through telepharmacy and increased reimbursement from Medicaid and Medicare. The Act seeks to increase transparency and accountability for pharmacy closures in underserved communities and create a more equitable healthcare system.
Pharmacy Monitoring
The Pharmacy Desert Act aims to provide transparency and accountability for pharmacy closures in underserved communities. This section links announcements of pharmacy closures for significant pharmacy chains such as CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid. These links will allow you to see where pharmacies have closed in your community and understand how this may impact access to essential medications and pharmacy services for residents in these areas. In addition, this section aims to inform and empower you to hold pharmacy companies accountable for their impact on underserved communities and to advocate for measures that will improve access to essential medications and pharmacy services in these areas.
Contact Us
Support@pharmacydesertact.org