The Impact of the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 on the Physical Therapy Profession.

Autor: Enchelmayer, Karen B., Hamby, Eileen F., Martindale, Charol
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Zdroj: Health Care Manager; Mar2001, Vol. 19 Issue 3, p58-69, 12p, 6 Charts
Abstrakt: The Balanced Budget Act {BB A) of 1997 was one of the most significant acts of legislation ever to affect the physical iherapy profession. Three months after the BBA was implemented, a survey of over 600 physical therapists in the stale of Florida was conducted. This article examines ihe immediate impact of the BB A on physical therapists and their ability--or their percepiion of their ability--to maintain or successfully seek full-lime employment in the profession. Key words: Balanced Budget Act, Medicare reimbursement, physical therapists, rehabilitation [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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