S. 2418 118th Congress Senate

I CAN Act

Official title: A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to increase access to services provided by advanced practice registered nurses under the Medica… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to increase access to services provided by advanced practice registered nurses under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 20, 2023 Introduced by: Jeff Merkley Democratic · Oregon See on congress.gov

Health Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBlood and blood diseasesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liability

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Department of Health and Human ServicesDrug therapyHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careHospital careLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedicareNutrition and dietSex and reproductive healthSurgery and anesthesiaWomen's health

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Jul 20, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Jul 20, 2023

Introduced in Senate

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Latest action July 20, 2023

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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