H.R. 4878 118th Congress House

EMPOWER Act

Official title: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate supervision requirements for outpatient physical therapy and outpatient occupational therapy.

Introduced: October 17, 2023 See on congress.gov

Health Government studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHome and outpatient care

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MedicareRural conditions and development

Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps

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Passed Senate

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Became law

Dec 17, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jul 28, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jul 25, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Jul 25, 2023

Introduced in House

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Latest action December 17, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Enabling More of the Physical and Occupational Workforce to Engage in Rehabilitation Act or the EMPOWER Act

This bill prohibits the supervision requirements for physical therapy assistants and occupational therapy assistants for covered outpatient services under Medicare from being different from supervision requirements under state law. The Government Accountability Office must report on the impact of Medicare payment differentials for such services in rural areas.

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Committees of jurisdiction 4

Energy and Commerce Committee
House of Representatives
Health Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Ways and Means Committee
Health Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Energy and Commerce Committee
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives