To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for mandatory coverage of services furnished by nurse practitioners and clinical nurse practitioners under State medicaid plans.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 25, 1992)
Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide for mandatory coverage under State Medicaid plans of those services furnished by a certified nurse practitioner or clinical nurse specialist which are legally authorized to be performed by such practitioner or specialist, regardless of whether or not such services are performed under a physician's or other health care provider's supervision.
Defines "clinical nurse specialist" as an individual who has earned a master's degree in a clinical area of nursing from an accredited institution and who is a registered nurse licensed to practice nursing in the State in which the individual furnishes services.
What just happenedMar 13, 1992
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Mar 13, 1992CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Feb 25, 1992IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 25, 1992IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 25, 1992IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House