H.R. 592 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act
H.R. 592 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jan 20, 2017, sponsored by Brett Guthrie with 296 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 20, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 296
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brett Guthrie (R-KY). Co-sponsors: 124 Democrats, 172 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 20, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 1, 2017)
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