The bill amends several sections of the Florida Statutes related to home health care services. It allows an administrator to manage up to five home health agencies if they share identical controlling interests, and it specifies that an employee of a retirement community can administer a home health agency and up to four other licensed entities under certain conditions. Additionally, the bill authorizes individuals under contract with a home health agency to provide specified services, ensuring that these services are monitored and managed by the admitting agency.

Furthermore, the bill revises the criteria for the Excellence in Home Health Program to be more adaptable to various types of home health agencies, focusing on patient satisfaction, service excellence, workforce stability, and innovation in care delivery. It removes previous criteria that were more restrictive and adds new elements that emphasize the importance of communication, clinical outcomes, and caregiver education. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1353 Filed: 400.476, 400.487, 400.52
H 1353 c1: 400.476, 400.487
H 1353 er: 400.476, 400.487