A Congressional Christmas Present for Good Rehab Providers

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----------------------- APTA Breaking News - Senate Passes Therapy Cap/Fee Schedule

Provisions

From: " Matlack "

Date: Sat, December 9, 2006 10:40 am

To: Pkovacek@...

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BREAKING NEWS!!!

Breaking News Alert: Congress Passes Bill Including Extension of

Therapy Cap Exceptions Process, Fee Schedule Provisions

The US Senate followed the House in passing legislation by a vote of

79 to 9 this morning to extend the therapy cap exceptions process

through 2007 and replace the scheduled 5.1% reduction in the 2007

conversion factor with a freeze at 2006 levels. The bill also

provides a 1.5% payment incentive for providers to report on quality

measures, and maintains the Geographic Payment Cost Index (GPCI) at

1.0 for the 51 localities that fall below this index for 2007. The

President is expected to sign the legislation quickly.

APTA's members and grassroots have made a significant impact in

voicing the need to address the therapy cap and payment cuts prior to

adjournment. Thank you for your continued advocacy!

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R Kovacek, PT, MSA

Kovacek Management Services, Inc

313 884-8920