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Introduced
08/04/2021
08/04/2021
In Committee
08/04/2021
08/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare.
AI Summary
This bill, the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2021, aims to amend the Social Security Act to allow physical therapists to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare. Locum tenens refers to temporary replacements for healthcare providers. The bill would apply the same provisions for locum tenens arrangements that currently exist for physicians to physical therapists, enabling them to continue providing services to patients without interruption when a regular physical therapist is unavailable.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (12)
Ben Ray Luján (D)*,
John Boozman (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Ben Cardin (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Mark Kelly (D),
Rand Paul (R),
Gary Peters (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Jon Tester (D),
John Thune (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 08/04/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2612/all-info | 08/05/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2612/BILLS-117s2612is.pdf | 08/11/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2612/BILLS-117s2612is.pdf.pdf | 08/11/2021 |
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