H.R. 1333 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2005
H.R. 1333 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 16, 2005, sponsored by Melissa Hart with 158 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 158
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medicare Patient Access to Physical Therapists Act of 2005 - 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
Melissa Hart (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 89 Democrats, 68 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2005
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 24, 2005)
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