Medicare Cap

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Barry, the only thing we are doing is tracking the CAP ourselves per patient.

This of course only tells us what we have used and not what may have been

used somewhere else. We do this by CPT codes and the amount per code. We of

course combine ST and PT amounts and track OT separately. Joyce Bates The

Summit Health & Rehab SErvices

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: APTA is the best resource. There are a number of initiatives

regarding the issues you mentioned. The Government Affairs office of

APTA is lobbying daily and supports members in their lobbying efforts by

providing talking points and information.

Hawaii's Federal Government Affairs representative just attended the

Federal Gov. Affairs Forum in April and Marched with the rest of us on

Capital Hill.

Get active in your state association and APTA. If you are a member you

can sign up for legislative alerts from APTA.

This goes for any PT on this list. If you want to effect change get

involved. APTA is respected on Capital Hill. If you are a member of

APTA, the Congressmen and Senators know you will be well informed and

use their time wisely.

Pat

Acute Care Section President APTA

Chair Memphis District TPTA

Board Member TPTA

Message: 8

Date: Mon, 24 May 2004 07:00:35 -1000

Subject: Medicare Cap

What is the status of any legislation to get rid of the Medicare Cap?

I know that the " Medicare Prescription Drug Legislation " delayed

implementation until Dec 2005. Since that legislation, I have heard

nothing on the Medicare Cap. It appears that " direct access " is the

priority of APTA and much has been out on this legislation. I

practically have not seen or heard anything in regards to the Cap. Is

language to abolish the cap an amendment to the direct access

legislation? Why isn't the " Cap " a priority anymore? Am I mistaken?

The impact of the CAP is huge for my practice since we treat seniors

specifically. I have already written our congressmen multiple times.

Any info would be helpful.

Mahalo

Lockette PT

Honolulu, HI