HR 6118 · 109th Congress · Health
Medicare Physician Assistant Continuity of Care Act of 2006
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman .(2006-09-25)
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Medicare Physician Assistant Continuity of Care Act of 2006 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to permit a physician assistant, when delegated by a physician, to: (1) certify that inpatient psychiatric hospital services or post-hospital extended care services are required; (2) establish and review a plan for home health services; and (3) certify a terminal illness with respect to hospice care. Covers as hospice care any legally authorized services of a physician assistant performed under a physician's supervision.…
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Cosponsors (4)
1 Democrat3 Republicans