Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2003

H.R. 792 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 13, 2003, sponsored by Phil Crane with 187 co-sponsors.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: Feb 13, 2003
Co-sponsors: 187
Policy area: Health

What it does

Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to authorize qualified physical therapists to provide services for Medicare beneficiaries without the requirement of a physician referral. Provides for treatment of outpatient speech-language pathology services separately from outpatient physical therapy services.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Phil Crane (R-IL). Co-sponsors: 103 Democrats, 83 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 13, 2003
Passed the House—
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 26, 2003)

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