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S. 578

Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2015

Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2015

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise conditions of and limitations on payment for home health care services.

Allows payment for home health services to Medicare beneficiaries by: (1) a nurse practitioner, (2) a clinical nurse specialist working in collaboration with a physician in accordance with state law, (3) a certified nurse-midwife, or (4) a physician assistant under a physician's supervision.

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1163-1164)

Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
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    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S1163-1164)

    Finance Committee
  2. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2015 — Informed