Assembly Member Orantlicher presents bill to enhance pharmacists' roles in Nevada healthcare
May 20, 2025 | 2025 Legislature NV, Nevada
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The Assembly Committee on Ways and Means convened on May 20, 2025, to discuss critical healthcare legislation aimed at addressing the shortage of medical professionals in Nevada. Assembly member David Orantlicher introduced Assembly Bill 186, which seeks to expand the role of pharmacists in the state's healthcare system.
Orantlicher highlighted the pressing need for more healthcare providers, noting that Nevada requires thousands more doctors, nurses, and other practitioners to meet national averages. He emphasized that, given the current shortage, it is vital for residents to fully utilize the skills of existing healthcare professionals.
The proposed bill aims to empower pharmacists by allowing them to diagnose and treat common ailments such as strep throat, pink eye, and cold sores. This change is intended to enhance access to care and alleviate some of the burdens on the state's healthcare system.
The discussion around Assembly Bill 186 reflects a broader effort to optimize the capabilities of healthcare workers in Nevada, ensuring that residents can benefit from the full range of services that trained professionals can provide. The committee's deliberations on this bill are part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare access and efficiency in the state.
Orantlicher highlighted the pressing need for more healthcare providers, noting that Nevada requires thousands more doctors, nurses, and other practitioners to meet national averages. He emphasized that, given the current shortage, it is vital for residents to fully utilize the skills of existing healthcare professionals.
The proposed bill aims to empower pharmacists by allowing them to diagnose and treat common ailments such as strep throat, pink eye, and cold sores. This change is intended to enhance access to care and alleviate some of the burdens on the state's healthcare system.
The discussion around Assembly Bill 186 reflects a broader effort to optimize the capabilities of healthcare workers in Nevada, ensuring that residents can benefit from the full range of services that trained professionals can provide. The committee's deliberations on this bill are part of ongoing efforts to improve healthcare access and efficiency in the state.
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