The bill amends several sections of Florida Statutes related to home health care services, specifically focusing on administrator management, service agreements, and the criteria for the Excellence in Home Health Program. It allows an administrator to manage up to five home health agencies with identical controlling interests, and it clarifies that nursing services must be provided by either direct employees or individuals under contract with the home health agency. The bill emphasizes that the admitting home health agency is responsible for monitoring and managing care provided by contracted individuals.

Additionally, the bill revises the criteria for the Excellence in Home Health Program to ensure they are adaptable to various types of home health agencies, regardless of payor type or patient population. New criteria include patient satisfaction, service excellence, workforce stability, and innovation in care delivery, while removing outdated requirements related to specific patient conditions and employee satisfaction metrics. 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