HR 2980
108th Congress
House
Health
Education
Higher education
Hospital care
Hospital rates
Medical education
Medical fees
Medicare
Midwives
Social Welfare
Medicare Payment Update for Certified Nurse-Midwives Act
Introduced: July 25, 2003
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 8, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 30, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 25, 2003
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Jul 25, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1634)
Jul 25, 2003
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Medicare Payment Update for Certified Nurse-Midwives Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of and payment for certified midwife services (currently only certified nurse-midwife services are covered) under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance). Declares that nothing precludes certified nurse-midwives and certified midwives from teaching or supervising an intern or resident-in-training.
Extends Medicare coverage to items and services at a free-standing birth center.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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