16-27-5-1. Definitions
Sec. 1. The definitions in IC 16-27-1 apply throughout this chapter. As added by P.L.143-2022, SEC.46.
16-27-5-2. “Office”
Sec. 2. As used in this chapter, “office” refers to the office of the secretary of family and social services established by IC 12-8-1.5-1. As added by P.L.143-2022, SEC.46.
16-27-5-3. “Secretary”
Sec. 3. As used in this chapter, “secretary” refers to the secretary of family and social services appointed under IC 12-8-1.5-2. As added by P.L.143-2022, SEC.46.
16-27-5-4. Authority to Enter Into a Cooperative Agreement
Sec. 4. Home health agencies may enter into cooperative agreements to carry out the following activities for the Hoosier Care Connect program: (1) To form and operate, either directly or indirectly, one (1) or more networks of home health agencies to arrange for the provision of health care services through such networks. (2) To contract, […]
16-27-5-5. Participating Provider
Sec. 5. (a) Any health care provider licensed under this title or IC 25 may apply to become a participating provider in the networks described in this chapter provided the services the provider contracts for are within the lawful scope of the provider’s practice. (b) This section does not require a plan or network to […]
16-27-5-6. Organizations Authorized to Undertake Activities
Sec. 6. A home health agency may authorize any of the following, or any combination of the following, to undertake or effectuate any of the activities identified in this chapter: (1) The Indiana Association for Home and Hospice Care, Inc. (2) Any subsidiary of the corporation named in subdivision (1). (3) Any other association, corporation, […]
16-27-5-7. Supervision
Sec. 7. The secretary or the secretary’s designee shall supervise and oversee the activities described in this chapter and may take the following actions: (1) Gather relevant facts, collect data, conduct public hearings, invite and receive public comments, investigate market conditions, conduct studies, and review documentary evidence or require the home health agencies or their […]
16-27-5-8. Rules
Sec. 8. The secretary may adopt rules under IC 4-22-2 to implement this chapter. As added by P.L.143-2022, SEC.46.
16-27-5-9. Expiration
Sec. 9. This chapter expires July 1, 2023. As added by P.L.143-2022, SEC.46.