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Panel advances bill letting occupational therapists prescribe durable medical equipment
Summary
House Bill 25-1016 would authorize occupational therapists to prescribe durable medical equipment (DME) without a physician's prescription, aiming to speed patient access and reduce discharge delays; the committee advanced the bill with bipartisan support.
The House Health & Human Services Committee advanced House Bill 25-1016, which would authorize occupational therapists to prescribe durable medical equipment (DME) within their scope of practice without requiring a physician’s signed prescription.
Sponsor Representative Stewart said the change mirrors last year’s expansion that allowed physical therapists to order certain equipment and argued it would reduce delays and improve patient safety, especially in rural areas where primary care access can be limited. “This bill would expand access to Coloradans across the state, but especially in rural…
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