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S.911: Improving Access to Nurse-Midwifery Care Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced April 27, 2005
- Latest Major Action April 27, 2005
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Improving Access to Nurse-Midwifery Care Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of and payment for certified midwife services. (Currently only certified nurse-midwife services are covered.) Declares that nothing precludes certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives from teaching or supervising an intern or resident-in-training.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| April 27, 2005 |
Introduced in the Senate by Kent Conrad (D-N.D.) |