HR 2276 · 115th Congress · Health

Audiology Patient Choice Act of 2017

Introduced 2017-05-01· Sponsored by Rep. Rice, Tom [R-SC-7]· 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.(2017-05-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Audiology Patient Choice Act of 2017 This bill amends expands the definition of "physician," for purposes of the Medicare program, to include an audiologist with respect to the furnishing of audiology services. Additionally, the bill expands the scope of audiology services covered under Medicare and allows payment for such services regardless of whether an enrollee is under the care of (or referred by) a physician or other health care provider or whether the services are provided under the supervision of a physician or other health care provider.…

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Cosponsors (20)

8 Democrats12 Republicans