Therapy Groups Applaud Introduction of the Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Physical Therapy Association, APTA Private Practice, and the American Occupational Therapy Association applaud new legislation that would lower administrative costs for therapy providers to help mitigate continued payment cuts. Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Don Davis, D-N.C., and Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., as the Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act, or the REDUCE Act, this bipartisan legislation would streamline the current plan of care certification requirement under Medicare Part B to reduce administrative burden and paperwork for physical therapists.
- Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Reps. Don Davis, D-N.C., and Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., as the Remove Duplicative Unnecessary Clerical Exchanges Act, or the REDUCE Act, this bipartisan legislation would streamline the current plan of care certification requirement under Medicare Part B to reduce administrative burden and paperwork for physical therapists.
- "Physical therapy practices are currently facing many challenges under Medicare, from unsustainable cuts to workforce shortages.
- The REDUCE Act will allow our members to spend more time with their patients rather than tracking down unnecessary paperwork."
- The American Physical Therapy Association represents more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students nationwide.