Amend the bill, as and if amended, page 6, by striking lines 7-14 and inserting:
/ Section 44-71-115. (A) There is created a task force to study potential geographic limitations on the region for which a hospice may be licensed to serve. This task force shall consider the approach taken by other states and other industries where ensuring prompt timely service is of critical importance. In addition the task force must review patient safety and quality of care issues, including, but not limited to, hospice staffing, physician supervision of other licensed professionals, and the appropriate administration of medications in the hospice setting. The task force shall report to the General Assembly on its findings, and as a part of this report, shall include a draft of any legislation that may be needed to enact this policy. /
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