HR 7006
Improving Care in Home Health Agencies Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Improving Care in Home Health Agencies Act, temporarily modifies Medicare rules for home health services during public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. It allows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to waive certain requirements related to documentation, such as signed treatment plans and face-to-face encounters, if a home health agency can demonstrate they’ve received verbal orders from a qualified healthcare provider. The goal is to ensure that home health services can be delivered more efficiently and accessibly during times of crisis. This change is intended to reduce administrative burdens on home health agencies and improve patient care.
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Nydia M. Velazquez
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