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.

Summary

Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to authorize payment under the supplementary medical insurance program for services furnished by physician extenders. Defines the term "physician extenders" to mean an individual certified as a physicians' assistant by the National Board of Medical Examiners, or who is licensed by a State as qualified to provide primary health care services.

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Timeline

1. 30 June 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 June 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 30 June 1976

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Pearson, James B. [R-KS] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Huddleston, Walter (Dee) [D-KY] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Randolph, Jennings [D-WV] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Brock, Bill [R-TN] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Clark, Dick [D-IA] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfi00 · Standing

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