Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2024-12-20T09:06:32Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4829 Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/20/2024, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4829

Bill 118 hr 4829, also known as the Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2023, aims to address the growing demand for physical therapists in the United States. The bill seeks to increase access to physical therapy services for patients by expanding the workforce of physical therapists and improving their training and education.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a grant program to support physical therapy education programs and increase the number of physical therapists entering the workforce. The bill also includes provisions to improve the recruitment and retention of physical therapists in underserved areas, such as rural and low-income communities.

Additionally, the bill seeks to enhance the role of physical therapists in the healthcare system by allowing them to provide certain services without the need for a physician referral. This would help streamline the process for patients seeking physical therapy services and improve access to care. Overall, the Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2023 aims to address the growing demand for physical therapy services in the United States by expanding the workforce of physical therapists, improving their training and education, and increasing access to care for patients.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4829

Bill HR 4829 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 24, 2023. Bill HR 4829 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 24, 2023. Bill HR 4829's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4829

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Health

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Government lending and loan guaranteesHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHigher educationMedical educationMedicareNational and community serviceRural conditions and developmentStudent aid and college costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4829

Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2023Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2023To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment program, to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand Medicare Rural Health Clinic Services and Federally Qualified Health Center Services to include physical therapy services, and for other purposes.

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