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I CAN Act

Introduced: July 18, 2024 Introduced by: Joyce, David P. Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov

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Dec 17, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Apr 19, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

Apr 19, 2023

Introduced in House

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Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act or the I CAN Act

This bill allows other health care providers besides physicians (e.g., nurses) to provide certain services under Medicare and Medicaid.

Among other changes, the bill (1) allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for Medicare coverage of special shoes for diabetic individuals; (2) expedites the ability of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise Medicare cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs; and (3) allows nurse practitioners to certify the need for inpatient hospital services under Medicare and Medicaid.

What's happening now December 17, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Committees of jurisdiction 3

Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Health Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives