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I CAN Act

USA118th CongressS-2418| Senate 
| Updated: 7/20/2023
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (2)
Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)

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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5212
I CAN Act
Jul 20, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2713
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5212
    I CAN Act


  • July 20, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2713
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2583: Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2023
  • S 118-260: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
  • S 118-3939: ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2024
  • HR 118-704: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
  • S 118-2713: Farmers Feeding America Act of 2023
  • HR 118-7665: ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2024
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

USA118th CongressS-2418| Senate 
| Updated: 7/20/2023
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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-5212
I CAN Act
Jul 20, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 17, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2713
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-5212
    I CAN Act


  • July 20, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 17, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2713
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (2)
Cynthia M. Lummis (Republican)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2583: Increasing Access to Quality Cardiac Rehabilitation Care Act of 2023
  • S 118-260: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
  • S 118-3939: ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2024
  • HR 118-704: Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
  • S 118-2713: Farmers Feeding America Act of 2023
  • HR 118-7665: ACO Assignment Improvement Act of 2024
  • 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