Current status is 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.

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1616

1. Short title
2. Permitting nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy Medicare documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes

1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the "Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act".

2. Permitting nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy Medicare documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes

Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395x(s)(12)) is amended—

(1) - in subparagraph (A), by inserting ", nurse practitioner, or physician assistant" after "physician"; and

(2) - in subparagraph (C), by inserting ", nurse practitioner, or physician assistant" after each occurrence of "physician".

119-HR1616

Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

119th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 1616

1. Short title

2. Permitting nurse practitioners and physician assistants to satisfy Medicare documentation requirement for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes