March 27, 2015: The US Senate’s decision to adjourn without taking up the sustainable growth rate (SGR) repeal bill passed by the House on Wednesday gives physical therapists (PTs) and their supporters more time to press lawmakers for a repeal of the Medicare outpatient therapy cap. But current extension for SGR and exceptions to the therapy cap expire on March 31, and the Senate doesn’t reconvene until April 13.
Source: APTA Feed
Senate Doesn't Move on SGR Repeal: What's Next for Therapy Cap?