Lawmaker concerned Medicaid omnibus allows pharmacists to practice medicine – Center Square

State Rep. Bill Hauter, a doctor, wasn’t on the floor Saturday night to vote "no" on Senate Bill 3268, but he later drew attention to a provision within the passed bill that allows pharmacists to test and treat patients for HIV, flu, strep throat and several other ailments. The bill stipulates that testing and treatment would be covered by the Illinois Medicaid Program at a gross cost to taxpayers of $103.57 million for fiscal year 2025.