What does PERMITTING NURSE PRACTITIONERS AND PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS TO of I CAN Act do?

This section amends Section 1861(s)(12) of the Social Security Act. The amendment expands who can satisfy Medicare documentation requirements for coverage of certain shoes for individuals with diabetes. Specifically, it includes 'nurse practitioner, or physician assistant' alongside 'physician' in the specified subparagraphs.

What does IMPROVEMENTS TO THE ASSIGNMENT OF BENEFICIARIES UNDER THE of I CAN Act do?

This section amends Section 1899(c)(1) of the Social Security Act. The amendment strikes 'and' at the end of subparagraph (A). The amendment strikes the period at the end of subparagraph (B) and inserts '; and'. A new subparagraph (C) is added, applying to performance years beginning on or after January 1, 2026. The new subparagraph (C) pertains to primary care services provided under the title by an ACO professional described in subsection (h)(1)(B).

What does EXPANDING THE AVAILABILITY OF MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY of I CAN Act do?

This section amends Section 1861(vv)(1) of the Social Security Act. The amendment expands the availability of Medical Nutrition Therapy services within the Medicare program. It allows nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, or physician assistants to provide these services, in addition to other qualified providers.

What does PRESERVING ACCESS TO HOME INFUSION THERAPY. of I CAN Act do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to allow 'applicable providers' rather than just physicians to establish home infusion therapy plans. Specifically, Section 1861(iii)(1)(B) is modified to replace references to 'a physician' with 'an applicable provider'. Section 1834(u)(6) is also amended to replace 'physician' with 'applicable provider (as defined in section 1861(iii)(3)(A))'.

What does INCREASING ACCESS TO HOSPICE CARE SERVICES. of I CAN Act do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to expand the roles of nurse practitioners in hospice care. Specifically, it modifies definitions and billing regulations related to hospice services to include nurse practitioners alongside physicians. The Act requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise regulations within 90 days of enactment to allow nurse practitioners to bill for services similarly to physicians. The revised billing rates for nurse practitioners will be based on the physician fee schedule.

What does STREAMLINING CARE DELIVERY IN SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES AND of I CAN Act do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to expand the roles of nurse practitioners in Medicare and Medicaid inpatient care settings. Amendments modify certification requirements for post-hospital extended care services, allowing nurse practitioners to certify in accordance with state law. The legislation alters supervision requirements in skilled nursing facilities, allowing nurse practitioners to fulfill supervisory roles. Changes are made to provisions regarding the administration of Part B and the provision of medical and other health services to include nurse practitioners. The bill modifies Medicaid regulations to allow nurse practitioners to certify the need for inpatient hospital services. The legislation updates requirements for nursing facility services supervision, permitting nurse practitioners to provide care under supervision, or, at the option of a state, under the supervision of a clinical nurse specialist or physician assistant working in collaboration with a physician.

What does IMPROVING ACCESS TO MEDICAID CLINIC SERVICES. of I CAN Act do?

This section amends Section 1905(a)(9) of the Social Security Act. The amendment adds 'or nurse practitioner' after 'physician' in two instances within the specified section.

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Q: What does EXPANDING ACCESS TO CARDIAC REHABILITATION PROGRAMS AND of I CAN Act do?

This section amends sections 1861(eee) and 1861(fff) of the Social Security Act. The amendments pertain to Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs under the Medicare program. Changes expand the settings where cardiac rehabilitation programs can be provided to include 'the office setting'. The amendments broaden the types of healthcare professionals who can prescribe exercise for these programs to include physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists. The requirement for 'physician-prescribed exercise' is modified to allow exercise prescribed by a wider range of practitioners.

Last updated: 2/13/2025 · Introduced: 2/13/2025

Author: David Joyce (R-OH)

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