National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations
For more information on pharmacists, please visit the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations’ website.
Resources
Pharmacist Scope of Practice
The National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations outlines scope of practice requirements for pharmacists in the 50 states. Read the policies.
Pharmacist Prescribing: Statewide Protocols
The National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations outlines state protocols for prescribing around the country. Read the information.
State Telehealth Laws and Reimbursement Policies Report
The Center for Connected Health Policy tracks telehealth laws and regulations across the nation, including teledentistry, and provides a report on specific policies. Read the report.
Behavioral Health Provider Participation in Medicaid Value-Based Payment Models
The Center for Health Care Strategies published a report “Behavioral Health Provider Participation in Medicaid Value-Based Payment Models: An Environmental Scan and Policy Considerations.” This report provides an overview of the behavioral health system’s engagement in value-based payment (VBP) in the U.S., with a focus on 11 states, lessons on implementing VBP from the perspective … Continued
Optometrist Scope of Practice
Optometrists are state-licensed primary health care professionals who specialize in eye health. NCSL has information on three areas of an optometrist’s scope of practice. Read more.
National and Regional Projections of Supply and Demand for Primary Care Practitioners
The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis published a report on supply and demand projections for primary care practitioners through 2025. Read the report.
Supply and Demand Projections of the Nursing Workforce
The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis published a report on the nursing workforce projections through 2030. Read the report.
National Projections of Supply and Demand for Selected Behavioral Health Practitioners
The National Center for Health Workforce Analysis published a report outlining projections for behavioral health provides through 2025. Read the report.
Office of National Drug Control Policy
The Office of National Drug Control Policy works to reduce drug use and its consequences by leading and coordinating the development, implementation and assessment of U.S. drug policy. Read more.