and some health plans or insurers may not pay for physical therapy without a physician referral. The health care industry is currently undergoing a radical change in the structure of provider ...

The timing of the physical therapy referral is critical. Early referral to physical therapy can; improve pain and functional outcomes, reduce absenteeism at work, and reduce imaging tests.

OKLAHOMA – Legislation allowing Oklahomans the right to access physical therapy services without a referral has been approved by the Oklahoma House of Representatives. House Bill 1020 ...

During the 86 th Legislature, lawmakers passed House Bill 29, which allows a patient to see a physical therapist with a doctoral degree for up to 10 days without a physician’s referral.