United States · Bill · S
S. 371 (105th)
Physician Assistant Incentive Act of 1997
Introduced
27 February 1997
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Summary
Physician Assistant Incentive Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal restrictions on the setting of services provided by physician assistants for which payment may be made. Permits the specified payment for physician assistant services, and services and supplies furnished as an incident to physician assistant services, on an assignment-related basis only. Requires a bonus Medicare payment to physician assistants employed in specified health professional shortage areas. Revises the definition of an employment relationship for physician assistants to include any independent contractor arrangement. Subjects the determination of employer status to State law.
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Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate (text)
Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 February 1997
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Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 February 1997
Introduced in Senate
summary · EN · 27 February 1997
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/senate-bill/371
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