Jan 30th, @ErinSaylesDPT and @GDRIQUPT on behalf of APTA RI, testified in the RI Committee on Corporations regarding HB 7213 and HB 7265. Thank you @Mcgaw71 and @BrandonPotterRI for their leadership in sponsoring these bills and supporting Physical Therapists throughout RI.

We would like to thank @GovDanMcKee, @Mcgaw71 , and @hannagallo27 for their leadership and support in advocating for RI to join the PT Compact. Thank you to our lobbyist firm @MayforthGroup for their consistent guidance on behalf of APTA RI and all of the PT/PTAs in the state.

@Mcgaw71 and @LindaUjifusa are sponsoring legislation to rein in so-called step therapy protocols used by health insurance companies that can delay or prevent patients from getting tests, procedures and drugs ordered by their physicians. “The bill sets parameters around step therapy to be sure that our health care providers have greater agency in determining what is most appropriate for patients,” said Representative McGaw, who works as a licensed pharmacist. During a hearing on the bill, Rep. McGaw shared the story of a family member who needed surgery, but was required to go through a litany of step therapy options before surgery would be approved, causing months of pain, suffering, added costs and missed work, only to ultimately require surgery after all. More information: rilegislature.gov/pressrelea…

What a privilege to meet with @JoeShekarchi and @CBlazejewski last week. Thank you for your leadership and advocacy for Physical Therapy. @ErinSaylesDPT @GDRIQUPT

Thank you @Mcgaw71 for your support and advocacy of Physical Therapy. Glad you stopped by during our Physical Therapy day at the State House.

What a great day at the State House on May 17 promoting Physical Therapy. @PaulUllucci, @ErinSaylesDPT, @MichelleECollie, @GDRIQUPT, @DrB_HealthKey pictured here with Representative Dave Bennett

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