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- H.R.1604
H.R.1604: Health IT Modernization for Underserved Communities Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 17, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 24, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 17, 2017
Bill Summary
Health IT Modernization for Underserved Communities Act of 2017 This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to make physician assistants eligible for Medicaid electronic health record incentive payments, regardless of whether they practice in a rural health clinic or federally qualified health center.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 24, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 17, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| March 17, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Karen Bass (D-Calif.) |