Easier Home Infusion Therapy Access for Medicare Patients
New rules aim to improve access to home infusion therapy for Medicare beneficiaries. Changes include expanding covered services and allowing nurse practitioners and physician assistants to oversee treatment plans, potentially increasing comfort and availability of home medical care.
Key points
Medicare will cover more home infusion therapy services, including pharmacy services and drug preparation.
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants can now establish and review home infusion care plans, potentially speeding up treatment.
Special payment rules are introduced for days when a home infusion therapy supplier is not physically present, ensuring continuity of care.
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