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House passes bill letting occupational therapists prescribe durable medical equipment
Summary
The Colorado House approved House Bill 1016 on second reading to allow certified occupational therapists to prescribe durable medical equipment, lawmakers said this will speed care for patients — particularly in rural areas. The bill passed without a recorded roll-call tally and will be placed on the calendar for third reading.
The Colorado House of Representatives on 2025-01-22 passed House Bill 1016 on second reading to authorize occupational therapists to prescribe durable medical equipment.
Proponents said the change will expand access to care, especially in rural Colorado where patients can face delays reaching prescribers. "This bill gives occupational therapists the ability to prescribe durable…
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