Current Rhode Island Legislative Issues
PHYSICAL THERAPY BILLS PENDING AT RI GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2018
House Bill No. 7708
BY Bennett, Vella-Wilkinson, Ajello, Diaz, O'Brien
ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (Includes in the practice of physical therapy ordering diagnostic images and studies provided they are performed and interpreted by other licensed health care professionals.)
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02/28/2018 Introduced, referred to House H.E.W.
03/30/2018 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/04/2018)
Senate Bill No. 2407
BY Nesselbush, Fogarty, Lombardi, Quezada, Crowley
ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS -- PHYSICAL THERAPISTS (Includes in the practice of physical therapy ordering diagnostic images and studies provided they are performed and interpreted by other licensed health care professionals.)
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02/15/2018 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
03/09/2018 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration
03/12/2018 Meeting postponed (03/13/2018)
03/12/2018 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2018)
03/27/2018 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate Bill No. 2544
BY Pearson, Lombardo, Picard, Seveney, Satchell
ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHYSICAL THERAPY COPAY (Limits copays, coinsurance or office deductible for services of a physical therapist to the amount authorized for medical osteopathic physician office visits.)
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03/01/2018 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
03/09/2018 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/22/2018)
03/22/2018 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House Bill No. 7081
BY Bennett, McNamara, Diaz, Vella-Wilkinson, Solomon
ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE -- PHYSICAL THERAPY COPAY (Limits copays, coinsurance or office deductible for services of a physical therapist to the amount authorized for medical osteopathic physician office visits.)
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01/10/2018 Introduced, referred to House Corporations
01/19/2018 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (01/23/2018)
01/23/2018 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
House Bill No. 7499
(Attorney General)
BY Morin, Messier, Phillips, Solomon, Casey
ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE - ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES (Requires health insurance companies to cover non-opioid treatments for pain which includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture and oriental medicine.)
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02/08/2018 Introduced, referred to House H.E.W.
03/23/2018 Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (03/27/2018)
03/27/2018 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Senate Bill No. 2537
(Attorney General)
BY Picard, Miller
ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO INSURANCE - ACCIDENT AND SICKNESS INSURANCE POLICIES (Requires health insurance companies to cover non-opioid treatments for pain which includes physical therapy, occupational therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture and oriental medicine.)
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03/01/2018 Introduced, referred to Senate Health and Human Services
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Q: How has your patient been impacted by excessive copays or opioids?
A: Ask them to tell you their story, record it or write it down. Advocate!
Q: How do I connect with my representatives and senators?
A: Invite them to your practice, to meet and speak 1st hand with your patients that have been impacted by high copays or pain meds. Be heard!
“With hard work and dedication to my recovery, I am able to walk without support and I live a fulfilling life” - David
We want All patients to have the necessary access to physical therapy and Recovery.
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