To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting health care providers and patients. The main policy domain is Healthcare, Labor, Immigration.
Who Benefits and How
health care providers and patients may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, health care providers and patients may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section H71A8A4F49CBF452B9F72FC2DAA65CCD7: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act or the EMPOWER Act.
- Section H62A6DBD6430841D4ACE52CEE8F2EB161: 2. Ensuring appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy Section 1834(v)(1) of the Social Security...
- Section HB025643F8AF446719BCA43F0641BAAA4: 3. GAO study on access to therapy services in rural and underserved areas Not later than December 31, 2024, the Comptroller General of the United States shall...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting health care providers and patients.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare, Labor, Immigration
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting health care providers and patients.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- health care providers and patients
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- health care providers and patients
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Lesko (for herself and Ms. Kuster) introduced the following …
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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
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