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IN HB1124
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/9/2012
Primary Sponsor
Peggy Welch
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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
Full Bill Text
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