HR 13734 · 94th Congress · Social Welfare

Communicative Health Care Amendments

Introduced 1976-05-12· Sponsored by Rep. Mikva, Abner J. [D-IL-10]· House

Bill Progress

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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 House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.(1976-05-12)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Communicative Health Care Amendments - Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include in the coverage under such Title health care for communicative disorders including preventive, diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative functions. Defines the term "communicative services" to include speech pathology and audiology services furnished by a physician or other qualified health professional.…

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