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DE HB383

Bill

Status

Passed

7/21/2014

Primary Sponsor

Michael Barbieri

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Exempts out-of-state physicians from Delaware's certification and registration requirements to prescribe home health care services provided by Delaware-licensed home health care agencies.

  • Requires the initial prescription of home health care services to be based on an in-person physical examination of the patient conducted within the state where the prescribing physician is licensed or authorized to practice.

  • Allows Delaware residents who received medical treatment in another state to obtain subsequent home health care services without needing an intermediary Delaware physician to authorize the care.

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 24 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Medical Practice Act.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

7/21/2014

Committee Referrals

Health & Social Services6/24/2014
Health & Human Development6/5/2014

Full Bill Text

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