H.R. 2468 · 112th Congress
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2011
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Charles Boustany
- Introduced
- 2011-07-08
- Latest action
- 2011-07-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2011 - Permits a home health agency to determine the most appropriate skilled professional to conduct the initial assessment visit and to complete the comprehensive assessment for an individual who: (1) is eligible for home health services under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act; but (2) does not require skilled nursing care as long as that skilled service is initially ordered by the physician and, in the case of a referral order that includes occupational therapy, the order also includes physical therapy or speech language pathology.