Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2023

Senate Bill 793 - Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2023: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 793 Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/6/2023, 5:16 AM

Congressional Summary of S 793

Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2023

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 S 793

Bill S 793 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 14, 2023. Bill S 793 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 14, 2023. Bill S 793's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 14, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 793

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 793

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 S 793

Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2023

A bill 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.