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S.596: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for direct payment to physician assistants under the Medicare program for certain services furnished by such physician assistants.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (2 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 28, 2019
Bill Summary
This bill allows direct payment, under the Medicare program, to physician assistants for certain services furnished to enrollees.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| Feb. 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) |