Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 28, 2019Health
S. 237
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 28, 2019)
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
This bill allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for coverage, under Medicare, of special shoes for diabetic individuals. Under current law, such requirements may be satisfied only by a physician.
What just happenedJan 28, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH](D-OH)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJan 28, 2019
- Jan 28, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Jan 28, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate