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Bill > S2842
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Introduced
11/13/2019
11/13/2019
In Committee
11/13/2019
11/13/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 to expand and expedite access to cardiac rehabilitation programs and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under the Medicare program, and for other purposes. This bill accelerates and expands certain changes that are scheduled to take effect relating to the coverage of cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under Medicare. Currently, such programs require physician supervision. Effective January 1, 2024, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists may also supervise these programs. The bill expedites the effective date of these changes to January 1, 2021, and also allows these practitioners to administer programs in their offices, prepare and sign treatment plans, and prescribe exercise.
AI Summary
This bill aims to expand and expedite access to cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation programs under the Medicare program. It accelerates and expands changes that are scheduled to take effect, allowing physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise these programs and administer them in their offices, prepare and sign treatment plans, and prescribe exercise. The bill expedites the effective date of these changes from January 1, 2024, to January 1, 2021.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (11)
Shelley Moore Capito (R)*,
John Barrasso (R),
Susan Collins (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
Doug Jones (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Joe Manchin (I),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 11/13/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2842/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2842/BILLS-116s2842is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2842/BILLS-116s2842is.pdf.pdf |
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