SRC-AXB H.B. 811 76(R) BILL ANALYSIS Senate Research Center H.B. 811 76R10256 MCK-DBy: Jones, Jesse (Nelson) Health Services 5/10/1999 Engrossed DIGEST Currently, home health services provide physical therapy, social services, dialysis, and nutritional counseling to certain individuals; however, blood pressure monitoring and diabetes treatment services are not provided or included. H.B. 811 would redefine "home health service" to include blood pressure monitoring and diabetes treatment. PURPOSE As proposed, H.B. 811 redefines "home health service" to include blood pressure monitoring and diabetes treatment. RULEMAKING AUTHORITY This bill does not grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency. SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS SECTION 1. Amends Section 142.001(12), Health and Safety Code, to include blood pressure monitoring and diabetes treatment as services which are provided to a person receiving home health service. SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 1999. SECTION 3. Emergency clause.