RULE NO.: RULE TITLE:
59B-16.001: Definitions
59B-16.002: Universal Patient Authorization Forms

Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 38 No. 1, January 6, 2012 issue of the Florida Administrative Weekly.

The above referenced proposed rules are being changed to address comments from staff of The Florida Legislature Joint Administrative Procedures Committee (JAPC).

JAPC commented that the Agency lacks statutory authority to adopt rules to comply with the statutes and federal laws cited. Accordingly, these sections have been removed from the forms. JAPC commented that the forms include an incorrect disclosure statement required by 42 C.F.R. §2.32. This disclosure statement has been removed from the forms.

Contact: A copy of the proposed rule amendments and changes to forms may be obtained by contacting: Carolyn H. Turner, Agency for Health Care Administration, 2727 Mahan Drive, Bldg. 3, Mail Stop #16, Tallahassee, FL 32308-5403. The proposed rule amendments and changes to forms are posted under Rule Development at: www.fhin.com/content/privacyRegulations/.