HR 1354
105th Congress
House
Health
Medicaid
Nurse practitioners
Nurses
Nursing
Social Welfare
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for mandatory coverage of services furnished by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists under State Medicaid plans.
Introduced: April 16, 1997
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 29, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Apr 16, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Apr 16, 1997
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicaid coverage of services furnished by certified nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists which are authorized under State law to be performed by such a nurse, regardless of whether or not such services are performed under the supervision of a physician or other health care provider.
Defines "clinical nurse specialist" as an individual who: (1) is a registered nurse licensed to practice nursing in the State in which the individual furnishes services; and (2) has a master's degree in a clinical area of nursing from an accredited institution.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Committees of jurisdiction
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