S. 227 (112th): Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2011

Introduced:
Jan 31, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:

H.R. 2267 (same title)
Referred to Committee — Jun 21, 2011

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Status

This bill was introduced on January 31, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 31, 2011
Referred to Committee Jan 31, 2011
Cosponsors
17 cosponsors (16D, 1R) (show)
Committees

Senate Finance

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Full Title

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure more timely access to home health services for Medicare beneficiaries under the Medicare program.

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Last updated Jan 31, 2011.
8 pages

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1/31/2011--Introduced.
Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2011 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise conditions of and limitations on payment for home health care services. Allows payment for home health services to Medicare beneficiaries by: (1) a nurse practitioner, (2) a clinical nurse specialist working in collaboration with a physician in accordance with state law, (3) a certified nurse-midwife, or (4) a physician assistant under a physician's supervision.

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