What happened?
The RECOVER Act (H.R. 8386) was introduced to repeal the Multiple Procedure Payment Reduction (MPPR) applied to Medicare outpatient therapy services.
AOTA estimates that the policy reduces total payment for affected occupational therapy services by about 16%. The proposal must move through the legislative process before it can become law.
Why this matters
- Payment policy can influence practice sustainability and access to therapy services.
- The proposal affects outpatient Medicare Part B therapy, including OT.
- Introduction of a bill is an advocacy milestone, not a completed policy change.
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