What does Preamble of HR 5199 do?

This bill aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The stated purpose is to modernize utilization requirements for physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners.

What does MODERNIZING PHYSICIAN, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT, AND NURSE of HR 5199 do?

This section amends Section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act. It modifies paragraph (2)(B) to require facilities to meet requirements described in paragraph (8). A new paragraph (8) is added, outlining requirements for facilities that are not physician-directed clinics. These requirements specify that the facility must have an arrangement consistent with state and local law with physician assistants or nurse practitioners. The delivery of health services under such arrangements must comply with state law or regulatory mechanisms governing the practice of physician assistants or nurse practitioners.

What does EFFECTIVE DATE. of HR 5199 do?

This Act will become effective on January 1, 2027. The amendments made by this Act will apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2027.

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Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act of 2025 — HR. 5199

Q: What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 5199 do?

This bill is formally titled the Modernizing Rural Physician Assistant and Nurse Practitioner Utilization Act of 2025.

Last updated: 9/8/2025 · Introduced: 9/8/2025

Author: Tracey Mann (R-KS)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Social Security Act to modify utilization requirements for physician assistants and nurse practitioners in healthcare facilities.
It establishes new requirements for facilities not operating as physician-directed clinics, mandating arrangements consistent with state and local laws governing the practice of physician assistants and nurse practitioners.
The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.

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