Senate Bill 445
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 27, 2017
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Bill Number
445
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Susan Collins
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Summary
Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2017
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.
February 27, 2017
02/27/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
02/27/2017
Introduced in Senate
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Record Updated
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