H.R. 2342 · 114th Congress
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2015
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- John Shimkus
- Introduced
- 2015-05-14
- Latest action
- 2015-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Physical Therapist Workforce and Patient Access Act of 2015
Amends the Public Health Service Act to include physical therapy within the definition of "primary health services" for purposes of the National Health Service Corps. Makes physical therapists eligible for repayment of their educational loans in order to ensure an adequate supply of physical therapists.