HR 540 · 95th Congress · Health

A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require that only licensed personnel may set up or distribute medications in skilled nursing facilities.

Introduced 1977-01-04· Sponsored by Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3]· 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.(1977-01-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide that only registered professional nurses or licensed practical nurses shall dispense and administer drugs and biologicals in skilled nursing homes participating in the Medicare program.…

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