Senate bill S2459-118

Finance Committee

Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act

• Last activity on Jul 25, 2023

• Introduced Jul 25, 2023

• By Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]

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Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act or the EMPOWER Act

This bill prohibits the supervision requirements for physical therapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants for covered outpatient services under Medicare from being different from supervision requirements under state law. The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of Medicare payment differentials for such services in rural areas.

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Jul. 25 2023	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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IntroReferral
Jul. 25 2023	Introduced in Senate

Senate bill S2459-118

Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act

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