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Home Health Proposed Rule Seeking Comment on Assessments by Therapists (PT, SLP, OT)

CMS seeks public comments regarding whether CMS should shift its longstanding policy and permit all classes of rehabilitative therapists (PTs, SLPs, and OTs) to conduct the initial assessment and comprehensive assessment for cases that have both therapy and nursing services ordered as part of the plan of care. They are asking the public for data,…