HR. 1616In Committee
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Allows Medicare coverage documentation for diabetic shoes to be completed by nurse practitioners or physician assistants, not only physicians
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Allows Medicare coverage documentation for diabetic shoes to be completed by nurse practitioners or physician assistants, not only physicians
Key points
- Modify Medicare shoe coverage requirements
- Allow practitioner documentation
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-26 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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