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Access to Rehabilitation: More Physician Discretion in Therapy Planning

This new act aims to restore greater physician discretion in determining the type and intensity of rehabilitation therapy for Medicare patients. This means patients can receive more personalized treatment, potentially improving their recovery and independence. The changes primarily concern which types of therapies will count towards the required rehabilitation time.
Key points
Physicians will be able to include more types of therapy (e.g., recreational, respiratory) in rehabilitation plans, which will count towards the required treatment time.
Medicare patients may gain access to a broader range of rehabilitation services, better tailored to their individual needs.
The act aims to ensure that treatment decisions are based on physician judgment, rather than solely on rigid administrative rules.
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Print number: 117_HR_8746
Sponsor: Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]
Process start date: 2022-08-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Therapy Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8746.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-08-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Physicians will be able to include more types of therapy (e.g., recreational, respiratory) in rehabilitation plans, which will count towards the required treatment time.
  • Medicare patients may gain access to a broader range of rehabilitation services, better tailored to their individual needs.
  • The act aims to ensure that treatment decisions are based on physician judgment, rather than solely on rigid administrative rules.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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