Easier Access to Physical Therapy: New Medicare Law for Patients
This act aims to improve access to physical therapy services for Medicare beneficiaries. It allows physical therapists to use 'locum tenens' arrangements, meaning other qualified professionals can provide services on their behalf when they are unavailable. This should reduce interruptions in treatment and ensure continuity of care for patients.
Key points
Physical therapists can now use 'locum tenens' arrangements under Medicare, similar to physicians.
The change aims to ensure continuous physical therapy care and prevent treatment interruptions for patients.
The act takes effect immediately upon enactment, impacting services provided from that date forward.
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