Announcement to MPTA Members: Public Act 0281 of 2005
The Michigan Senate Bill 380 has been signed into law and has taken immediate effect as Public Act 0281 of 2005 as of December 21, 2005.
SB 380 is a short bill that modifies the PT practice act by removing the subfield exception to whom we can accept prescriptions. What this means is that starting immediately physical therapists can accept referrals from a person who is an MD, DO, DPM, DDS or any subfield license of the respective practice acts of those professions. The only subfield that presently exists is Physician Assistants. Therefore as of now physical therapists can accept referrals from physician assistants.
This change was supported by MPTA and is consistent with our overall objective for Direct Consumer Access to Physical Therapy Services. More than anything else, Direct Consumer Access to Physical Therapy Services means that physical therapists can accept referrals from any person, including patients themselves. Passage of SB 380 is a small but notable step in that direction. Even more importantly it removes an unnecessary barrier for patients who need physical therapy services.
If you would like any more information or have any questions please contact the MPTA office at 800-242-8131 or by e-mail mpta@mpta.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.
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.
Michigan Physical Therapy Association 3300 Washtenaw Avenue, Suite 220, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104
Phone: (734) 929-6075 or (800) 242-8131 - Fax: (734) 677-2407 - E-mail: mpta@mpta.com
Phone: (734) 929-6075 or (800) 242-8131 - Fax: (734) 677-2407 - E-mail: mpta@mpta.com