Bill115th CongressFiled Jan 12, 2017Health
S. 109
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 12, 2017)
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage and payment with respect to certain pharmacist services that: (1) are furnished by a pharmacist in a health-professional shortage area, and (2) would otherwise be covered under Medicare if furnished by a physician.
What just happenedJan 12, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
55 cosponsors30 D24 R1 I
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- Introduced in SenateJan 12, 2017
- Jan 12, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Jan 12, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate