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H.R.2788: Rural Health Clinic Modernization Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 16, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 17, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
33 (10 Democrats, 23 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 16, 2019
Bill Summary
Rural Health Clinic Modernization Act of 2019 This bill makes a series of changes to criteria, requirements, and payments for rural health clinics under Medicare. Among other things, the bill (1) allows rural health clinics that are not directed by physicians to enter into arrangements with physician assistants or nurse practitioners that generally comply with state laws (regarding scope of practice), rather than other specific requirements;...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| May 17, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 16, 2019 |
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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| May 16, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) |