Contact Congress about S. 575: I CAN Act

Medicare and Medicaid patients could get more services directly from advanced practice nurses. The bill would let these nurses order, certify, supervise, and bill for more care when state law allows it. It would also make nurse anesthetist services a required Medicaid benefit.

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I CAN Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Latest action on S. 575: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Medicare and Medicaid patients who receive care from advanced practice registered nurses. It also affects the nurses themselves, health care facilities, state Medicaid programs, and Medicare contractors. The biggest changes would fall on care areas where these nurses already play a large role, such as anesthesia, home health, hospice, maternity care, rehab, and nursing facility care.

Why this matters: This bill could change who patients can see for many common Medicare and Medicaid services. It may make care faster or easier to get in places with fewer doctors. It could also shift billing, supervision, and staffing choices for health systems. The bill does not state the total cost, so the budget effect would depend on later estimates and how providers respond.

Key provisions in S. 575

• Nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and clinical nurse specialists could order and oversee more Medicare services. This includes cardiac rehab, pulmonary rehab, medical nutrition therapy, and certain diabetes shoes when state law allows it.
• More providers could create home infusion therapy plans under Medicare. These plans help patients receive certain medicines through an IV or similar method at home.
• Nurse practitioners could manage more Medicare and Medicaid care. This includes hospice, skilled nursing facility care, nursing facility care, and some inpatient hospital services.
• Certified registered nurse anesthetists could bill Medicare for work before anesthesia starts. This includes pre-anesthesia evaluation and management, not only the anesthesia procedure itself.
• The Health and Human Services Secretary would have to update Medicare rules for certified registered nurse anesthetists. They could order, certify, and refer Part B services as far as state law allows and still be paid.

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Questions people ask about S. 575

What is S. 575?

Medicare and Medicaid patients could get more services directly from advanced practice nurses. The bill would let these nurses order, certify, supervise, and bill for more care when state law allows it. It would also make nurse anesthetist services a required Medicaid benefit.

How do I support or oppose S. 575?

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Who should I contact about S. 575?

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