The CAP, alongside the American Medical Association (AMA) and other medical societies, has co-signed a letter opposing the “Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services (ECAPS) Act,” (HR 3164), citing patient safety concerns.
The impact: The bill would allow pharmacists to perform services traditionally done by physicians, which could compromise patient care.
- The letter emphasizes the need for physician-led, team-based care to maintain health care quality.
The stakes: Allowing pharmacists to perform physician services may lead to misdiagnoses and uncoordinated care, negatively impacting patient outcomes and increasing health care costs.
Go deeper: The CAP and the AMA urge lawmakers to prioritize patient safety and reject the bill.