To permit nurse practitioners and physician assistants to furnish necessary services, appliances, and supplies to individuals receiving medical benefits for illnesses.
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Latest Action · January 31, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
This bill expands the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program to allow nurse practitioners and physician assistants to prescribe medical services, equipment, and supplies for workers receiving benefits for job-related illnesses. Currently, this authority is limited to physicians, but the legislation would permit these other healthcare providers to order necessary care as long as they act within the scope of their state-licensed practice and follow federal regulations. The bill affects energy workers covered under the existing compensation program, particularly those dealing with occupational illnesses. There is no specific new funding mentioned in the legislation, as it modifies existing authority within an established federal program. The bill was introduced on January 31, 2024, and referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for consideration.
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