US SB296 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 30-16-2)
Status: Introduced on January 31 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-31 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S803-804)
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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.

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Title

Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2019

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-01-31SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S803-804)

Same As/Similar To

HB2150 (Same As) 2019-04-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HB748 (Related) 2020-07-23 - Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship. Hearings held.

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