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Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2023
12/21/2024, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1617
Bill 118 HR 1617, also known as the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2023, aims to address issues related to interruptions in physical therapy services. The bill seeks to ensure that patients receiving physical therapy are able to continue their treatment without unnecessary disruptions.
One key provision of the bill is the requirement for insurance companies to provide coverage for physical therapy services without imposing arbitrary limits or restrictions. This is intended to ensure that patients can receive the care they need for as long as necessary, without being forced to stop treatment prematurely due to insurance constraints.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve access to physical therapy services, particularly in underserved communities. This includes provisions for increasing the number of physical therapists in rural and low-income areas, as well as expanding telehealth options for patients who may have difficulty accessing in-person care. Overall, the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2023 aims to improve the quality and accessibility of physical therapy services for patients across the country. By addressing issues related to insurance coverage and access to care, the bill seeks to ensure that patients can receive the treatment they need to recover and maintain their health and well-being.
One key provision of the bill is the requirement for insurance companies to provide coverage for physical therapy services without imposing arbitrary limits or restrictions. This is intended to ensure that patients can receive the care they need for as long as necessary, without being forced to stop treatment prematurely due to insurance constraints.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve access to physical therapy services, particularly in underserved communities. This includes provisions for increasing the number of physical therapists in rural and low-income areas, as well as expanding telehealth options for patients who may have difficulty accessing in-person care. Overall, the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2023 aims to improve the quality and accessibility of physical therapy services for patients across the country. By addressing issues related to insurance coverage and access to care, the bill seeks to ensure that patients can receive the treatment they need to recover and maintain their health and well-being.
Congressional Summary of HR 1617
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 HR 1617
Bill HR 1617 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 17, 2023. Bill HR 1617 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 17, 2023. Bill HR 1617's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1617
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
138Democrat Cosponsors
82Republican Cosponsors
56Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1617
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential 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 1617
Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2023
Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2023
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1617
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