Previous advocacy efforts resulted in a geographically-limited law which only allows physical therapists in private practice who have clinics located in designated Health Professional Shortage Areas, medically underserved, and rural areas to retain a locum tenens to provide coverage during extended periods of absence from their clinic.

The Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act seeks to expand this policy nationwide because, as you know, the need to hire a locum tenens in order to protect revenue flow and prevent an interruption in care is based on the number of credentialed providers in a clinic and its Medicare patient mix—not the physical location of that practice. 

This is an advocacy opportunity - Ask your Senators and Representatives to cosponsor the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act (S.2612/H.R.1611) which would enable all physical therapists to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare.  Your legislators need to hear from you to understand the necessity of continuity of therapy services as well as the impact this bill would have on your ability to maintain continuity of care for patients and remain a viable business and employer in your community.

Take action now to ask your Senators and Representatives to cosponsor the Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act (S.2612/H.R.1611) which would enable all physical therapists to utilize locum tenens arrangements under Medicare. 

Together we can make a difference.