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S. 834 (103rd)

Physician Assistant Incentive Act of 1993

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Introduced

28 April 1993

Last action

28 April 1993 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Conrad, Kent [D-ND], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

26 August 2025

Healthcare

Summary

Physician Assistant Incentive Act of 1993 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide increased Medicare reimbursement for physician assistants at 97 percent of the physician fee schedule amount for services performed, regardless of the location or practice setting. Provides for bonus payments for services provided by physician assistants in health professional shortage areas. Removes restrictions on the employment relationship required for reimbursement of physician assistants and nurse practitioners to allow for independent contractor relationships.

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Timeline

  1. 28 April 1993

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 April 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5031-5032)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 April 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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