Bill Detail
H.R. 1616
Congress: 119
Title
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act
Summary
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act This bill allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for coverage, under Medicare, of special shoes for diabetic individuals. Under current law, such requirements may be satisfied only by a physician.
Sponsor
Rep. Darin LaHood [R-IL-16]
Status
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Status as of Aug 4, 6:17 PM · synced 9d ago
Introduced
2025-02-26
Data source mode: congress-gov
Carried by these fly-ins
1AANP Health Policy Conference 2027
Feb 7, 2027 – Feb 9, 2027 · Washington, DC
Bill Engagement
Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act This bill allows a nurse practitioner or physician assistant to fulfill documentation requirements for coverage, under Medicare, of specia…
Lobbyists on the case
- American Association of Nurse Practitioners1 filing · 5 lobs
- Andrea Bergman2026 Q1
- Tara Bradshaw2026 Q1
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