Zach Rosko: Preparing for ECAPS on Day 1

In this episode of ECAPs Watch, host Kevin Houlihan sits down with pharmacy expert Zach Rosko, PharmD, BCPS, to explore how the ECAPs legislation could revolutionize healthcare access for Medicare patients. Zach breaks down the current reality where pharmacists must screen patients by insurance type before providing clinical services, explaining how Medicare recognition would finally allow comprehensive care regardless of coverage. Drawing from pharmacy's rich history as community healthcare providers, Zach discusses the evolution from apothecary days to modern clinical services, emphasizing how COVID exposed the convenience and accessibility of pharmacy-based care. He offers practical insights on medical billing challenges and advises pharmacies to start implementing services now in preparation for the legislation's anticipated passage. Learn how to be reimbursement-ready on day 1 for ECAPS at our knowledge hub for pharmacy industry professionals: https://www.workflowservices.com/how-to-prep-for-ecaps-or-ensuring-community-access-to-pharmacist-services-act

Chapters

• 0:34 What Could Transform Pharmacy Practice Faster Than ECAPS
• 1:36 Understanding ECAPS: Provider Status vs. Scope of Practice
• 2:26 How ECAPS Changes Medicare Billing for Pharmacist Services
• 8:37 ECAPS Service Limitations: Respiratory Test-to-Treat Focus
• 9:48 Expected Downstream Effects on State Laws and Other Payers
• 12:37 Medical Billing vs. Pharmacy Billing: New Challenges for Pharmacies
• 15:32 The Historical Role of Pharmacists as Healthcare Providers
• 20:08 Preparing for ECAPS: Start Delivering Services Now