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- H.R.1618
H.R.1618: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit direct payment under the medicare program for services of registered nurses as assistants at surgery.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 103rd Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 1, 1993
- Latest Major Action April 26, 1993
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover, on an assigned basis, the services of registered nurses as assistants at surgery under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance). Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to recommend to the Congress adjustments in part B payments so that they approximate the costs of the services of physician assistants and registered nurses as assistants at surgery.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
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| April 1, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Cardiss Collins (D-Ill.) |