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FL H0935
Bill
Status
Passed
5/13/2024
Primary Sponsor
Health & Human Services Committee
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AI Summary
- Advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) and physician assistants (PAs) are authorized to order and write prescriptions for Medicaid home health care services, a role previously limited to physicians
- Written prescriptions for home health services must be signed and dated by the recipient's physician, APRN, or PA before development of a plan of care and before any prior authorization request
- The ordering physician, APRN, or PA must not be employed by, contracted with, or affiliated with the home health agency rendering the services, with exceptions for agencies affiliated with certain retirement communities
- The ordering provider must have examined the recipient within 30 days preceding the initial service request and biannually thereafter
- Effective date is July 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Home Health Care Services
Last Action
Chapter No. 2024-175
5/13/2024
Committee Referrals
Health And Human Services2/5/2024
Select Committee on Health Innovation1/5/2024
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