Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2008

Last action on Aug 1, 2008Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2008 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise conditions of and limitations on payment for home health care services.

Allows payment for home health services to Medicare beneficiaries by: (1) a nurse practitioner; (2) a clinical nurse specialist working in collaboration with a physician in accordance with state law; (3) a certified nurse-midwife; or (4) a physician assistant under a physician's supervision.

Home Health Care Planning Improvement Act of 2008

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House Committee on Energy and Commerce

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