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S. 575In committee
I CAN Act
Introduced: Feb 13, 2025
Latest action date: Feb 13, 2025
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Introduced
Feb 13, 2025
Latest action
Feb 13, 2025
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Official CRS policy area
Health
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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
Bill Summary
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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Checked against Congress.gov Sep 13, 2026.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
IntroReferralSenateIntroduced in Senate
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