A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for increased medicare reimbursement for physician assistants, to increase the delivery of health services in health professional shortage areas, and for other purposes.
Physician Assistant Incentive Act of 1995 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to repeal restrictions on the setting of services provided by physician assistants for which payment may be made. Permits the specified payment for such services on an assignment-related basis only. Requires a bonus Medicare payment to physician assistants employed in specified health professional shortage areas. Revises the definition of an employment relationship for physician assistants to include any independent contractor arrangement. Subjects the determination of employer status to State law.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7523)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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