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H.R. 1517: Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025

This bill, known as the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025, aims to amend the Social Security Act to allow physical therapists to use "locum tenens" arrangements under Medicare. Locum tenens arrangements refer to a temporary staffing solution where a substitute healthcare provider covers for the original provider due to reasons like vacations, illnesses, or other absences. This amendment would enable physical therapists, similar to physicians, to have temporary substitutes available for outpatient physical therapy services.

Key Provisions of the Bill

  • Inclusion of Physical Therapists: The bill specifically adds physical therapists to the list of providers authorized to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare.
  • Application of Regulations: It modifies existing regulations to ensure that the same rules governing physicians’ services can also be applied to outpatient physical therapy services provided by physical therapists.
  • Effective Date: The changes proposed by this bill will take effect for services provided after the bill is enacted.

The intent behind this legislation is to reduce interruptions in physical therapy services, making it easier for patients to receive continuous care, even when their regular therapist is unavailable.

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Date Action
Feb. 24, 2025 Introduced in House
Feb. 24, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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