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S.1037: 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 April 4, 2019
- Latest Major Action April 4, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 4, 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 |
|---|---|
| April 4, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| April 4, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) |