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FL H0601
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/2/2023
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Steele
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AI Summary
- Deletes the statutory definitions of "direct supervision" and "present in the office suite" from s. 456.053, F.S., which governed physician supervision requirements for health care provider referrals
- Revises the definition of "referral" to remove the requirement for "direct" physician supervision, replacing it with a broader supervision standard that must comply with all applicable Medicare payment and coverage rules for services
- Allows sole providers or group practices to provide services under their own supervision to their patients without triggering self-referral prohibitions, provided the supervision meets Medicare standards rather than the previous "direct supervision" and physical presence requirements
- Amends s. 641.316, F.S., to conform cross-references related to fiscal intermediary services organizations to reflect the redesignation of paragraphs within s. 456.053(3)
- Effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Referral of Patients by Health Care Providers
Last Action
Laid on Table; companion bill(s) passed, see SB 768 (Ch. 2023-251)
5/1/2023
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services4/3/2023
Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee2/14/2023
Full Bill Text
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