HR 1751 · 104th Congress · Health

Physician Assistant Incentive Act of 1995

Introduced 1995-06-06· Sponsored by Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.(1995-06-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Physician Assistant Incentive Act or 1995 - 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 such 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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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican