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S.977: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 27, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 27, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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- Introduced in Senate - April 27, 2017
Bill Summary
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2017 This bill establishes circumstances under which an occupational therapist may conduct an initial or comprehensive assessment for an individual who is eligible for home health services under Medicare. Specifically, an occupational therapist may conduct the assessment if the physician's referral order does not include skilled nursing care but does include: (1) occupational therapy, and (2) physical...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 27, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2619-2620; text of measure as introduced: CR S2620)
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| April 27, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |