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H.R.6404: Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Nov. 30, 2016
- Latest Major Action Nov. 30, 2016
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Bill Summary
Medicare Home Health Flexibility Act of 2016 This bill establishes circumstances under which an occupational therapist may conduct the initial assessment visit for an individual who is eligible for home health services under Medicare. Specifically, an occupational therapist may conduct the assessment if the physician's referral order does not include skilled nursing care but does include: (1) occupational therapy, and (2) physical therapy or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Nov. 30, 2016 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Nov. 30, 2016 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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Nov. 30, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Charles Boustany Jr. (R-La.) |