A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the way beneficiaries are assigned under the Medicare shared savings program by also basing such assignment on primary care services furnished by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists.

Bill 118 s 3939 aims to make changes to the Medicare shared savings program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill proposes to improve the way beneficiaries are assigned to the program by including primary care services provided by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists in the assignment criteria.

Currently, beneficiaries are assigned to the Medicare shared savings program based on the services provided by physicians. This bill seeks to expand the criteria for assignment to include primary care services furnished by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists. By including these additional healthcare providers in the assignment process, the bill aims to ensure that beneficiaries receive comprehensive and coordinated care from a wider range of healthcare professionals.

Overall, Bill 118 s 3939 seeks to enhance the effectiveness of the Medicare shared savings program by incorporating primary care services provided by nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists in the assignment criteria. This change is intended to improve the quality of care for beneficiaries and promote better health outcomes.