Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 17, 2021Health
S. 800
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Mar 17, 2021)
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 happenedMar 17, 2021
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 SenateMar 17, 2021
- Mar 17, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Mar 17, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate