Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025
United States119th CongressHR-1517House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 24, 2025
Summary
This bill seeks to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act, enabling physical therapists to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare. This provision allows a physical therapist to bring in a temporary substitute provider to cover their services, ensuring continuity of care for patients. Specifically, the legislation modifies section 1842(b)(6) of the Social Security Act to apply the same rules for physicians' services furnished by physicians to outpatient physical therapy services furnished by physical therapists. This change will take effect for items and services provided after the date of the Act's enactment, aiming to prevent interruptions in physical therapy services.
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S-2225: Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025Introduced in Senate
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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