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H.R. 1178

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Physician Assistants Continuity of Care Act of 2007
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Committee
Latest Action · March 7, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
February 16, 2007
Cosponsors (12)
7D 5R
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Physician Assistants Continuity of Care Act of 2007 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to permit a physician assistant, when delegated by a physician, to: (1) certify that inpatient psychiatric hospital services or post-hospital extended care services are required; (2) establish and review a plan for home health services; and (3) certify a terminal illness with respect to hospice care. Covers as hospice care any legally authorized services of a physician assistant performed under a physician's supervision.

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