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114-hr-4756114th Congress

Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act

Sponsored By: Representative Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]

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Summary

This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow a nurse practitioner to fulfill documentation requirements for coverage, under Medicare, of special shoes for diabetic individuals. Under current law, such requirements may be satisfied only by a physician.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]

NY • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 3/16/2016

  • Rep. Rice, Kathleen M. [D-NY-4]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/13/2016

  • Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

    ME • D

    Sponsored 6/14/2016

  • Rep. DeFazio, Peter A. [D-OR-4]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2016

  • FRANK LOBIONDO

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 11/14/2016

  • Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 12/8/2016

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