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H.R. 2877

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit States the option of providing for supervision of the health care of residents of nursing facilities by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists acting in collaboration with physicians.

Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require nursing facilities to ensure that the health care of each resident is provided under the supervision of a physician or under the supervision of a nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist who is not a facility employee but who is working in collaboration with a physician.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Wyden, Ron [D-OR-3](D-OR)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House