HB 2159: Direct access for physical therapy
Description
- Amends physical therapy scope of practice to eliminate the need for physician referral. Physical therapists would be allowed to diagnose and initiate treatment on their own. A referral would only be required should the patient not improve after 45 days from the initial evaluation. The bill would require the PT to transmit to a licensed practitioner of the patient's choice a copy of the initial evaluation within 5 business days.
KMS Position
- Opposed
Status
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3.15.2012: Hearing in Senate Public Health & Welfare
- 3.7.2012: Referred separately to Senate Public Health & Welfare as well as Senate Financial Institutions & Insurance
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2.23.2012: Passed House
- 1.30.2012: Passed by committee as amended
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1.23.2012: Hearing held in House Health committee
- 1.18.2012: Hearing scheduled for 1.23.2012 in House Health committee
- 2.14.2011: Hearing held in House Health & Human Services
Resources
Click the links below to view PDF resources related to this bill:
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KMS Testimony to House Health & Human Services committee (1.23.2012)
- KMS Testimony to House Health & Human Services committee (2.14.2011)
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