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H.R. 15159 (94th)

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize payment under the supplementary medical insurance program for services furnished by physician extenders and clinical staff of community mental health centers.

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Introduced

10 August 1976

Last action

10 August 1976 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

Sponsors

Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Rep. Chisholm, Shirley [D-NY-12], Rep. Conte, Silvio O. [R-MA-1], Rep. Daniels, Dominick V. [D-NJ-14], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Hefner, W. G. (Bill) [D-NC-8], Rep. Holland, Kenneth L. [D-SC-5], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Jenrette, John W., Jr. [D-SC-6], Rep. Murphy, John M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Nolan, Richard M. [D-MN-8], Rep. Preyer, Richardson [D-NC-6], Rep. Risenhoover, Theodore M. [D-OK-2], Rep. Santini, James D. [D-NV-98], Rep. Weaver, James H. [D-OR-4], Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2], Del. Won Pat, Antonio B. [D-GU-At Large], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL]

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Summary

Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to authorize payment under such title for services furnished by physician extenders and clinical staff of community mental health centers. Defines the term "physician extender" to mean a "physicians asssistant," "Medex," and "nurse practitioner" who, having completed an educational program meeting guidelines prescribed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, is trained and qualified to provide primary health care under the supervision of a physician.

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Timeline

  1. 10 August 1976

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 August 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 10 August 1976

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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