Bill116th CongressFiled Jan 31, 2019Health
S. 296
Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 31, 2019)
Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2019
This bill allows Medicare payment for home health services ordered by a nurse practitioner, a clinical nurse specialist, a certified nurse-midwife, or a physician assistant. Currently, coverage is provided only for services ordered by a physician.
What just happenedJan 31, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S803-804)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME](R-ME)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJan 31, 2019
- Jan 31, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S803-804)
Finance Committee - Jan 31, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate