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Direct access to PT services is a reality across America, but not without challenges.
Every state, the District of Columbia, and the U.S. Virgin Islands has lifted all or some of the referral requirements or order provisions for physical therapist evaluation and treatment, meaning that PTs can provide evaluation and treatment services without the need for an order or referral from any other health care professional in accordance with state law.
But there are more gains to be made. Your advocacy support is needed as we continue to fight for more effective direct access provisions at the state and federal levels. And while Medicare also allows direct access, providers must carefully follow rules and regulations.
May 3, 2020 / Article
Achieving direct access has been a major initiative for APTA and its chapters. While it has been achieved in some form across the country, APTA continues to advocate for unrestricted direct access everywhere. Physical therapists should take advantage of the
May 4, 2020 / Article
Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.
More needs to be done to improve direct access in states across the country.