Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2019

House Bill 5453 - Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of House Bill 5453 Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:45 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5453

Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2019

This bill allows a physical therapist to receive payment under Medicare for services provided to the physical therapist's patients by another physical therapist through a qualifying temporary arrangement, regardless of the geographic area or population served. Currently, physical therapists may only receive payment with respect to such arrangements for services provided in medically underserved, rural, or health professional shortage areas.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5453

Bill HR 5453 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 17, 2019. Bill HR 5453 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 17, 2019. Bill HR 5453's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 18, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5453

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5453

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Contracts and agency

- Health care coverage and access

- Health personnel

- Home and outpatient care

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

- Medicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5453

Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2019

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare.

Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2019