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H.R.2905: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to recognize the services of respiratory therapists under the plan of care for home health services.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced July 25, 2003
- Latest Major Action Aug. 8, 2003
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
37 (21 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 16 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare recognition of the services of respiratory therapists that are furnished as part-time or intermittent nursing care or physical therapy services under a plan of care for home health services. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study and report to Congress on the impact of paying for the services of respiratory therapists as a separate benefit...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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July 25, 2003 |
Introduced in the House by Rick Renzi (R-Ariz.) |