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NY A02300

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2023

Primary Sponsor

Sarah Clark

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the ten-visit or thirty-day limit on physical therapy treatment without a physician referral
  • Requires physical therapists to refer patients to appropriate licensed professionals if symptoms indicate conditions outside the scope of physical therapy practice
  • Mandates physical therapists provide ongoing communication with patients' primary care providers or treating physicians during treatment
  • Requires physical therapists to provide written notice that treatment without a referral may not be covered by health insurance and obtain signed patient acknowledgment
  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law

Legislative Description

Removes limits on the duration of treatment by a licensed physical therapist when a patient does not have a referral.

Last Action

referred to higher education

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Higher Education1/25/2023

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