SB2459: Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy, and for other purposes.
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This bill would change Medicare's rules about how much a doctor must supervise physical therapists and occupational therapists who treat patients outside of hospitals. Physical therapy and occupational therapy help people regain movement and everyday skills after injury or illness. The bill aims to allow these therapists to work more independently while still meeting safety requirements. It was recently introduced in Congress and has bipartisan support from both Democratic and Republican sponsors. The bill has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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Sponsors
Thomas Carper
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (4)
John Barrasso
Marsha Blackburn
J.D. Vance
Martin Heinrich