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Member Only Event - May 11, 2011

Michigan Introduces Direct Access Legislation; Chapter Committed to Bill's Passage

Published in APTA News Now
May 18, 2011

Last week the Michigan Chapter hosted a legislative breakfast in the state capital of Lansing, Michigan, following the recent introduction of HB 4603, legislation that would provide patients and consumers direct access to physical therapy services. was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives May 3 and referred to the House Health Policy Committee.

"We have prepared our members with the facts," said Michigan Chapter Legislative Director Mike Shoemaker, PT, DPT, GCS. "The chapter's talking points helped our members communicate with their legislators with confidence. Our commitment to finally passing direct consumer access legislation has never been higher."

The breakfast drew record attendance. Attendees heard from Rep Margaret O' Brien (R-District 61, Portage), sponsor of HB 4603. O'Brien has personally benefitted from physical therapy services. She eagerly shares her personal story to educate other legislators and ask for their support of HB 4603.

"We appreciate all the work from the Michigan Chapter members, the continued support from APTA, and are delighted that chapter members are ready for the ongoing work that passing legislation always requires," said Michigan Chapter President Jake Jakubiak Kovacek, PT.

Michigan is 1 of 4 states that do not yet allow citizens to seek physical therapy treatment without a physician referral or prescription.

Say Yes to Direct Consumer Access!
Updated: May 3, 2011

HB 4603 (MPTA Direct Consumer Access Bill) Introduced to the Michigan House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 3, 2011.

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Webmpta.com MPTA Mission The Michigan Physical Therapy Association is a professional organization representing physical therapists, physical therapist assistants and students who have joined together to assure that high ethical professional standards are maintained and that quality health care in the areas of prevention, education and rehabilitation of movement dysfunction and wellness are received for all consumers in the state of Michigan.	Home > Legislative Breakfast MPTA Legislative Breakfast MPTA Legislative Breakfast Member Only Event - May 11, 2011 Michigan Introduces Direct Access Legislation; Chapter Committed to Bill's Passage Published in APTA News Now May 18, 2011 Last week the Michigan Chapter hosted a legislative breakfast in the state capital of Lansing, Michigan, following the recent introduction of HB 4603, legislation that would provide patients and consumers direct access to physical therapy services. was introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives May 3 and referred to the House Health Policy Committee. "We have prepared our members with the facts," said Michigan Chapter Legislative Director Mike Shoemaker, PT, DPT, GCS. "The chapter's talking points helped our members communicate with their legislators with confidence. Our commitment to finally passing direct consumer access legislation has never been higher." The breakfast drew record attendance. Attendees heard from Rep Margaret O' Brien (R-District 61, Portage), sponsor of HB 4603. O'Brien has personally benefitted from physical therapy services. She eagerly shares her personal story to educate other legislators and ask for their support of HB 4603. "We appreciate all the work from the Michigan Chapter members, the continued support from APTA, and are delighted that chapter members are ready for the ongoing work that passing legislation always requires," said Michigan Chapter President Jake Jakubiak Kovacek, PT. Michigan is 1 of 4 states that do not yet allow citizens to seek physical therapy treatment without a physician referral or prescription. Say Yes to Direct Consumer Access! Updated: May 3, 2011 HB 4603 (MPTA Direct Consumer Access Bill) Introduced to the Michigan House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Members Click Here for Complete Update This is for MPTA Members only. Non-Members: Click Here for Information	Members Legislative News For Members This is for MPTA Members only.
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