On a similar note, check this link-
http://www.nata.org/newsrelease/archives/000499.htm An excerpt from the release- ".....The shortage of therapy providers, some of whom are very specialized, creates long waits and sometimes even denies access to many Medicare patients needing therapy. With the passage of the Act, athletic trainers, lymphedema therapists, low vision therapists, kinesiotherapists and others will again be able to provide services to Medicare patients. These health care professionals were suddenly prohibited from providing Medicare-covered therapy services despite decades of successful outcomes. The Act will ensure that physicians can again hire therapy professionals who are best qualified for the work and receive payment from Medicare for their services. In addition, athletic trainers and lymphedema therapists working under physician supervision can provide Medicare-covered therapy services in locations outside of physicians’ offices." ____________________________________________ Joseph K. Wells, OTD, OTR/L www.americare-health.com Confidential Notice: The information contained in this electronic mail is only intended for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any distribution or copying of this communication in any format is strictly prohibited. If you received this message in error, please notify us immediately. HIPAA Disclosure, if Pertaining to Medical Records: This information has been disclosed to you from records whose confidentiality is protected by state and federal law. You are prohibited from making any further disclosures of it without specific and informed release of the individual to whom it pertains, their authorized representative, or as otherwise permitted by law. A general authorization for release of information is not sufficient for this purpose. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Carson Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2007 7:56 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [OTlist] Direct Access to Physical Therapy Legislation - CHUCK??? ====================================================================== The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) strongly supports the re-introduction of the Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapist Act of 2007 (HR 1552 and S. 932). This legislation would allow Medicare beneficiaries to directly access physical therapists for outpatient services as authorized by state law. ====================================================================== Chuck, do you know if OT is considered in this legislation or is it just PT? Thanks, Ron -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] **************************************************************************** ********** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************** ********** -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.4/702 - Release Date: 2/25/2007 3:16 PM -- Internal Virus Database is out-of-date. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.4/702 - Release Date: 2/25/2007 3:16 PM -- Options? www.otnow.com/mailman/options/otlist_otnow.com Archive? www.mail-archive.com/[email protected] ************************************************************************************** Enroll in Boston University's post-professional Master of Science for OTs Online. Gain the skills and credentials to propel your career. www.otdegree.com/otn **************************************************************************************
