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H.R.6826: Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2008
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2008
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
42 (42 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise conditions of and limitations on payment for home health care services. Allows payment for home health services to Medicare beneficiaries by: (1) a nurse practitioner; (2) a clinical nurse specialist working in collaboration with a physician in accordance with state law; (3) a certified nurse-midwife; or (4) a physician...
(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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Aug. 1, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Allyson Y. Schwartz (D-Pa.) |