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 third party designee to do the same.
(2) Evaluate the substantive merits of any action to be taken by the home health agencies and assess whether the action comports with the standards established by the general assembly.
(3) Issue written decisions approving, modifying, or disapproving the recommended action, and explaining the reasons and rationale for the decision.
(4) Require home health agencies or their third party designees to report annually on the extent of the benefits realized by the actions taken under this chapter.
As added by P.L.143-2022, SEC.46.