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Primary Health Services Enhancement Act

2/9/2022, 2:12 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5693

Primary Health Services Enhancement Act

This bill expands Medicare coverage to include physical therapy services provided by rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers.

Current Status of Bill HR 5693

Bill HR 5693 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 28, 2020. Bill HR 5693 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2020.  Bill HR 5693's most recent activity was 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. as of January 28, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5693

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5693

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care coverage and access
- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
- Medicaid

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5693

Primary Health Services Enhancement Act
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand Medicare Rural Health Clinic Services and Federally Qualified Health Center Services to include physical therapy services.
Primary Health Services Enhancement Act

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