February 13, 2023 Home Health Program – Authorizing Authority and Emergency Provisions LAC 50:XIII.Chapter 1

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Amends the provisions governing the Home Health Program in order to add nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, and physician assistants as healthcare providers authorized to order home health services in compliance with Act 181 of the 2021 Regular Session of the Louisiana Legislature, repeal emergency provisions that are no longer applicable as a result of this change, and modify the locations in which home health services may be provided to be consistent with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements.

Contact Information:  Tara A. LeBlanc, Bureau of Health Service Financing, P.O. Box 91030, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-9030

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RELATED ITEMS

• Emergency Rule: N/A
• Notice of Intent: Prior to Proposed Rule: December 2022 LAC
• Notice of Intent: Proposed Rule
• Notice of Intent: February 20, 2023 (Louisiana Register)