Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Summary
The Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act would allow physical therapists to receive loan repayment through the National Health Service Corps and would let Medicare pay for physical therapy at Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers. It adds $15 million for PT loan repayments and requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to identify areas that need PT providers. The goal is to boost the PT workforce in underserved communities and improve patient access to therapy services.
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