Expanded reimbursement for pharmacist services is something industry professionals and organizations have long advocated for. Since 2023, several states have passed legislation broadening the scope for such.
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of economic and social inequality in both access and usage of ICTs. 2, 3 Some population groups that are
affected by the digital divide include uninsured, at or below 300% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), lack
of internet access, etc
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