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- H.R.1617
H.R.1617: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
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 Cosponsors
32 (20 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 17, 2017
Bill Summary
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for coverage, under Medicare, of special shoes for diabetic individuals. Under current law, such requirements may be satisfied only by a physician.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 24, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 17, 2017 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| March 17, 2017 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| March 17, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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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| March 17, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Tom Reed (R-N.Y.) |