Bill · H.R. 1517· House(119-HR-1517)

Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025

Age: 63 years

Florida

Introduced: 2/24/2025
Last activity: 2/24/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Gus Bilirakis
Cosponsors: - 21 - 42

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is known as the "Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act of 2025." It aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to add physical therapists to the list of providers allowed to use locum tenens arrangements under Medicare. This change would allow subparagraph (D) of section 1842(b)(6) to apply to outpatient physical therapy services in the same way it applies to physicians' services. The amendment would take effect for items and services furnished after the date the Act is enacted.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
Seniors on Medicare benefit from more consistent access to physical therapy services.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+5
Increased availability of physical therapy services benefits individuals with disabilities.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+5
Locum tenens arrangements can help mitigate provider shortages in rural areas for physical therapy.