S. 1461 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
A bill to provide for the extension of the enforcement instruction on supervision requirements for outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2015.
S. 1461 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on May 22, 2015, sponsored by John Thune with 7 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 22, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 7
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 114-112
What it does
(Sec. 1) This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to continue to instruct Medicare contractors not to enforce requirements for direct physician supervision of outpatient therapeutic services in critical access and small rural hospitals through 2015.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Thune (R-SD). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 22, 2015
- Passed the SenateSep 10, 2015
- Passed the HouseDec 8, 2015
- Sent to the PresidentDec 9, 2015
- Became lawDec 18, 2015
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-112. (Dec 18, 2015)
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Committees
- Ways and Means Committee
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Finance Committee
More
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