language pathologist The term speech language pathologist has the meaning given the term qualified speech-language pathologist in section 1861(ll)(4)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(ll)(4)(A) ). (3) Implementation Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may implement this subsection by program instruction or otherwise. (b) Services furnished beginning in 2021 (1) In general Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) ) is amended— (A) in paragraph (1)— (i) by striking or a practitioner (described in section 1842(b)(18)(C)) and inserting , a practitioner (as defined in paragraph (4)(E)), or a facility (as defined in paragraph (4)(G))