Easier Access to Physical Therapy for Seniors
This new law aims to ensure continuous physical therapy services for Medicare beneficiaries. It allows physical therapists to use substitute practitioners, meaning patients won't lose access to vital treatments even if their regular therapist is unavailable. This will improve the availability and quality of rehabilitation care.
Key points
Physical therapists can now use substitute practitioners (locum tenens) under Medicare, similar to physicians.
This change aims to prevent interruptions in treatment and ensure continuous access to physical therapy for Medicare beneficiaries.
The provisions take effect upon enactment, meaning quick implementation of benefits for patients.
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