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I CAN Act

USA117th CongressS-5212| Senate 
| Updated: 12/8/2022
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act or the I CAN Act This bill allows other health care providers besides physicians (e.g., nurses) to provide certain services under Medicare and Medicaid. Among other changes, the bill (1) allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for Medicare coverage of special shoes for diabetic individuals; (2) expedites the ability of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise Medicare cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs; and (3) allows nurse practitioners to certify the need for inpatient hospital services under Medicare and Medicaid.
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Timeline
Sep 14, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8812
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 8, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 8, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • September 14, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8812
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 8, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 8, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-1986: Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1956: Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2021
  • HR 117-6308: ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2021
  • HR 117-8812: I CAN Act
  • S 117-800: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
  • HR 117-4870: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBlood and blood diseasesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug therapyHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careHospital careLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedicareNutrition and dietSex and reproductive healthSurgery and anesthesiaWomen's health

I CAN Act

USA117th CongressS-5212| Senate 
| Updated: 12/8/2022
Improving Care and Access to Nurses Act or the I CAN Act This bill allows other health care providers besides physicians (e.g., nurses) to provide certain services under Medicare and Medicaid. Among other changes, the bill (1) allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for Medicare coverage of special shoes for diabetic individuals; (2) expedites the ability of physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists to supervise Medicare cardiac, intensive cardiac, and pulmonary rehabilitation programs; and (3) allows nurse practitioners to certify the need for inpatient hospital services under Medicare and Medicaid.
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Timeline
Sep 14, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-8812
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 8, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 8, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • September 14, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-8812
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 8, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 8, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-1986: Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1956: Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2021
  • HR 117-6308: ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2021
  • HR 117-8812: I CAN Act
  • S 117-800: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
  • HR 117-4870: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresBlood and blood diseasesCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug therapyHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careHospital careLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicaidMedicareNutrition and dietSex and reproductive healthSurgery and anesthesiaWomen's health