legislation: 94-hr-15159
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| 94-hr-15159 | 94 | hr | 15159 | A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to authorize payment under the supplementary medical insurance program for services furnished by physician extenders and clinical staff of community mental health centers. | Social Welfare | 1976-08-10 | 1976-08-10 | Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means. | House | Rep. Broyhill, James T. [R-NC-10] | NC | R | B000966 | 19 | Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to authorize payment under such title for services furnished by physician extenders and clinical staff of community mental health centers. Defines the term "physician extender" to mean a "physicians asssistant," "Medex," and "nurse practitioner" who, having completed an educational program meeting guidelines prescribed by the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare, is trained and qualified to provide primary health care under the supervision of a physician. | 2024-08-01T19:33:03Z |