California provider status bill becomes law

Abstract

For California pharmacists, the dream of being recognized as health care providers by the state became a reality on October 1 when Gov. Jerry Brown signed SB 493 into law. State Sen. Ed Hernandez, OD, (D-24) wrote the legislation, which will go into effect January 1, 2014. Gaining provider status will expand roles for pharmacists and increase access to pharmacists’ patient care services for Californians.