Easier Access to Rehabilitation: New Supervision Rules for Physical and Occupational Therapy.
This bill aims to improve access to physical and occupational therapy, especially for Medicare beneficiaries. It introduces changes to ensure that supervision requirements for these services are not stricter than those under state law, potentially increasing service availability. Additionally, the bill mandates a study on the impact of current payment rules on therapy access in rural and underserved areas.
Key points
Standardized Supervision Rules: Medicare supervision requirements for physical and occupational therapy cannot be stricter than state law, potentially making it easier to provide these services.
Increased Service Availability: The changes may lead to more available therapists and facilities offering rehabilitation, especially in areas where access was limited.
Study on Rural Access: A study will be conducted to assess how current Medicare payment rules affect access to therapy in rural and underserved areas, potentially leading to further improvements.
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