Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover, on an assigned basis, the services of registered nurses as assistants at surgery under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of the Medicare program. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to report to the Congress by April 1, 1990, concerning the adjustment of part B payments so that such payments approximate the costs of the services of physician assistants and registered nurses as assistants at surgery.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
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