Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2225 Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/1/2025, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 2225

This bill, designated as S. 2225 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to include physical therapists as eligible providers for locum tenens arrangements under Medicare. Introduced on July 9, 2025, the bill seeks to expand the scope of healthcare professionals who can participate in such arrangements within the Medicare framework.

Congressional Summary of S 2225

Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025

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 2225

Bill S 2225 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2025. Bill S 2225 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on July 9, 2025. Bill S 2225's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 9, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2225

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.