HR 5453
Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2019
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Bill overview
This bill, the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2019, aims to improve access to physical therapy services by allowing physical therapists to receive Medicare payments for temporary replacements who provide care to their patients, regardless of location. Currently, Medicare payment for these arrangements is limited to specific rural or underserved areas. The bill expands Medicare’s locum tenens program to include physical therapists, ensuring continuity of care when a therapist is unavailable.
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Denny Heck
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