 Currently there are approximately 3500 physical therapists and physical therapist assistants licensed to provide physical therapy (PT) services to the citizens of Alabama. While qualified providers are available throughout the state, patient access to PT services is challenged by the requirement of a referral by another health care professional resulting in delayed or no PT care at all for patients with pain and movement dysfunction. Research also shows that the requirement of a referral for PT services leads to increased health care costs and diminished patient outcomes.
The Alabama Chapter of the American Physical Therapy Association (ALAPTA) is working to resolve this challenge by creating the Patient Interest and Access Act (PIAA) of 2012.
This website was designed to provide information about PIAA to PT consumers, legislators, patient advocacy groups, and health care professionals as well as provide suggestions on ways they can support the bill.
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