Bill · H.R. 5621· House(119-HR-5621)

Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025

Age: 69 years

Colorado

Introduced: 9/30/2025
Last activity: 9/30/2025 — 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: Diana DeGette
Cosponsors: - 30 - 3

Health

Introduced
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What this bill would do

The Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2025 amends the Public Health Service Act and the Social Security Act. It allows physical therapists to participate in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment program. The bill requires the Secretary to identify physical therapy health professional target areas and assign physical therapists to them. It provides additional funding specifically for making loan repayments for participating physical therapists. Finally, the legislation expands Medicare Rural Health Clinic Services and Federally Qualified Health Center Services to include physical therapy services starting January 1, 2027.

Yes· 3 of 8

Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill increases access to physical therapy by allowing participation in loan repayment programs and expanding Medicare service coverage.
Would students be better off under this?+4
The bill provides a clear path for physical therapy students to have their loans repaid through the National Health Service Corps.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
The bill improves access to physical therapy specifically through Medicare Rural Health Clinic services.