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Physician Assistant Incentive Act of 1997

Introduced: February 27, 1997 Introduced by: Grassley, Chuck Republican · Iowa See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 27, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 27, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1737-1738)
Feb 27, 1997
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Physician Assistant Incentive Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal restrictions on the setting of services provided by physician assistants for which payment may be made. Permits the specified payment for physician assistant services, and services and supplies furnished as an incident to physician assistant services, on an assignment-related basis only. Requires a bonus Medicare payment to physician assistants employed in specified health professional shortage areas. Revises the definition of an employment relationship for physician assistants to include any independent contractor arrangement. Subjects the determination of employer status to State law.

What's happening now February 27, 1997

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Apr 8, 1997
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 371: Physician Assistant Incentive Act of 1997. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-S-371/
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