US SB109 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on January 12 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-01-12 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage and payment with respect to certain pharmacist services that: (1) are furnished by a pharmacist in a health-professional shortage area, and (2) would otherwise be covered under Medicare if furnished by a physician.

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Title

Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-01-12SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Same As/Similar To

HB592 (Same As) 2017-02-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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