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.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 7, 1997)
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 just happenedJan 22, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 7, 1997
- Jan 22, 1997CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jan 7, 1997IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jan 7, 1997IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E26)
- Jan 7, 1997IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 7, 1997IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House