Establishes "Comprehensive Geriatric Fall Prevention Pilot Program" in DHS; appropriates $11.7 million.
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This bill establishes a three-year "Comprehensive Geriatric Fall Prevention Pilot Program" within the New Jersey Department of Human Services. The program aims to reduce falls among elderly Medicaid recipients by providing proven fall prevention services and assessments. It will target at least 6,000 recipients and include a control group for evaluation. The program also directs a review of Medicaid costs related to falls and potential reimbursement policy changes to maximize cost savings.
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