HR 14575 · 94th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide that podiatrists shall be treated as physicians for certification and related purposes under the medicare program the same as doctors of medicine, and to provide coverage under the supplementary medical insurance program for the cutting and removal of warts.

Introduced 1976-06-28· Sponsored by Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2]· 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 House Committee on Ways and Means.(1976-06-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide that podiatrists shall be treated as "physicians" for certification and related purposes under the Medicare program the same as doctors of medicine. Provides coverage under the supplementary medical insurance program for the cutting and removal of warts.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Democrat