HR1617-118

Introduced

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare.

118th Congress Introduced Mar 17, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

Amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare. The main policy areas are Health and Tax.

Who Benefits and How

The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare.

Key Policy Areas

Health, Tax

Primary Purpose

Amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare.

Policy Domains

Health Tax

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Mar 17, 2023

Mr. Bilirakis (for himself, Mr. Tonko, Mr. Smith of Nebraska, …

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Health Tax

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