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FL H0935

Bill

Status

Passed

5/13/2024

Primary Sponsor

Health & Human Services Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

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

Full Bill Text

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