House
May 10, 1994To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise existing regulations concerning the conditions of payment under part B of the medicare program relating to anesthesia services furnished by certified registered nurse anesthetists, and for other purposes.
Summary
Official
Instructs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to revise Medicare regulations governing payment of anesthesia services to compensate: (1) certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) for their services; and (2) physician supervision of CRNAs. Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide guidelines for split payments for anesthesia services furnished jointly by a physician and a CRNA.
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Introduced(4/21/94)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
MK
Mr. KREIDLER
(D) WA – 9
Cosponsors (20)
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Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
May 10, 1994