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Panel OKs bill letting licensed skilled home‑health providers serve beyond 50‑mile radius with industry concerns
Summary
HB 1687 would let a skilled home‑health licensee provide services anywhere in Arkansas if the provider maintains a physical location within 100 miles of the service area. Proponents said it increases access; the Home Care Association opposed the bill, citing the permit‑of‑approval process and risks of unchecked market entry. The committee passed the bill.
Senators approved HB 1687 after proponents said the bill removes arbitrary geographic barriers to skilled home‑health services and opponents warned it could undermine permit‑of‑approval processes designed to protect patient care.
Casey Castleberry, speaking for Genesis Partners, said the bill lets an existing licensed skilled home‑health provider deliver services anywhere in the state provided…
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