Allows Medicare beneficiaries to choose their physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and chiropractors.
The Medicare Patient Choice Act amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the choice of healthcare providers for Medicare beneficiaries. Specifically, it allows beneficiaries to select their physical and occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and chiropractors. The bill modifies relevant sections to include these professionals under the term "therapist" and "qualified audiologist," ensuring beneficiaries have more control over their healthcare choices.
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