Since 2013, when pharmacists were first classified as healthcare providers by statute,¹ pharmacist advocates have worked to expand their scope of authority in various areas.
As we move forward as a healthcare community, it is important to understand which waivers will continue and which will expire at the end of the PHE, not only telehealth waivers, but all waivers.
Consistent with the Biden Administration's timeline to end the COVID-19 national and public health emergencies on May 11, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) informed states to expect the Public Health Emergency (PHE) and certain associated flexibilities to end on the same date.