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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
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(1) “Health services” includes:
(A) skilled nursing by a registered nurse or a licensed vocational nurse under the supervision of at least one registered nurse and at least one physician;
(B) physical, occupational, speech, or respiratory therapy;
(C) the services of a home health aide under the supervision of a registered nurse; and
(D) the furnishing of medical equipment and supplies other than drugs or medicines.
(2) “Home health agency” means a business that:
(A) provides home health services; and
(B) is licensed by the Texas Department of Human Services under Chapter 142, Health and Safety Code.
(3) “Home health services” means the provision of health services for payment or other consideration in a patient's residence under a plan of care that is:
(A) established, approved in writing, and reviewed at least every two months by the attending physician; and
(B) certified by the attending physician as necessary for medical purposes.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Insurance Code - INS § 1351.001. Definitions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/insurance-code/ins-sect-1351-001/
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