A bill that would permit a licensed physical therapist to act as a “treating doctor” in the workers compensation system was introduced to the Texas legislature on Friday.
H.B. 3370 states that a physical therapist would not be required to obtain a referral from a treating doctor to provide care.
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Also filed Friday, H.B. 3416 would open eligibility for post-traumatic stress disorder claims for first responders to those employed by institutes of higher education.
If passed, both changes would go into effect Sept. 1.
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