Updates the educational requirements for the practice of physical therapy; requires individuals to have received a doctoral degree or an education determined equivalent in physical therapy.
Includes physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists, occupational therapy assistants, respiratory therapists, respiratory therapy technicians, and recreational therapists within the existing statutory staffing standards for nursing homes.
Relates to the license requirements for the practice of respiratory therapy; requires additional education.
Relates to the license requirements for the practice of respiratory therapy; requires additional education.
Physical therapists; delete requirement for physician referral before performing services.
Physical therapists; delete requirement for physicians referral before performing services.
Requires health insurance contracts cover postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy for new mothers.
Scope of practice of physical therapists
Authorizes any person who is licensed or certified as a physician, physician's assistant, massage therapist, physical therapist, chiropractor, dentist, optometrist, nurse, nurse practitioner, emergency medical technician, podiatrist or athletic trainer by a foreign government or another state or territory to provide medical services during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 and the FIFA World Cup 26.
Requires health insurance contracts cover postpartum pelvic floor physical therapy for new mothers.