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IN HB1124

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Peggy Welch

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows physical therapists to evaluate and treat patients for up to 30 calendar days without a referral from a physician, podiatrist, psychologist, chiropractor, or dentist
  • Requires physical therapists to obtain a referral from the patient's provider if treatment is needed beyond the initial 30-day period
  • Prohibits physical therapists from performing sharp debridement (wound cleaning using scalpels, scissors, or other sharp instruments) without a written order from a physician, osteopath, podiatrist, dentist, or chiropractor
  • Prohibits physical therapists from performing spinal manipulation unless acting on a specific written order from an osteopath or chiropractor
  • Effective date: July 1, 2012

Legislative Description

Physical therapy services.

Last Action

Representatives Ubelhor, Morris and Welch added as coauthors

1/12/2012

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