Easier Access to Physical Therapy: Continuous Care for Medicare Patients.
This new law aims to ensure continuous physical therapy services for individuals using the Medicare program. It allows physical therapists to use substitute providers, meaning patients won't have to interrupt their treatment when their regular therapist is unavailable. This improvement directly impacts the accessibility and quality of healthcare.
Key points
Physical therapists can now use substitute providers (locum tenens) under Medicare, similar to physicians.
This change ensures Medicare patients have uninterrupted access to physical therapy, even when their therapist is absent.
The law applies to services furnished after its enactment date, meaning quick implementation of benefits for patients.
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