RE: NY State Physical Therapists: Closing My Doors video

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Hi Jim,

I agree that the effort needs to be tied to a positive legislative effort

and connections must be there to guard against any negative impact. On the

other hand it is hard to imagine a legislator that would not be swayed by

therapists in every state making the same statement at the same time. There

is always some safety with an effort that everyone is taking part in. I

think it is worth exploring, maybe not this spring but some time soon.

Tom Howell, P.T., M.P.T.

Howell Physical Therapy

Eagle, ID

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Subject: Re: NY State Physical Therapists: Closing My Doors

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It is hard to say. I know in the past physicians in another state made a big

deal about closing their offices in protest of high malpractice premiums. It

backfired on them as it angered the legislature in that state and no reforms

were forthcoming. It is hard to take what on the surface looks like a great

idea and fully know all the results and reactions to the action you want to

undertake. One also has to be clear on who the action is aimed at as well.

In addition, in this instance, high co-pays affect all practice settings and

studies have shown that people do not buy their meds or take them as

prescribed because of hi co-pays, so this issue involves many more than just

provate practicing PTs.

I guess this is a long winded way of saying each state has to look at thier

political agenda and see if something like this will hurt or advance their

chances of success.

Jim Dunleavy PT, MS

President, NYPTA

NY State Physical Therapists: Closing My Doors video

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