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| Re: 2020 SCAPTA Annual Conference Update
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Due to the escalated concern regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the SCAPTA Board of Directors, has decided to postpone the 2020 SCAPTA Annual Conference indefinitely. After a robust discussion, the consensus was based on the overwhelming movement towards eliminating large gatherings of any
sort and a genuine concern for the people we serve and will encounter that may be at increased risk for infection. While we do not make this decision lightly, SCAPTA Board of Directors is strongly committed to continuing the business of the Chapter and is actively pursuing mechanisms to serve our members. Anyone that previously registered should have received an email from the SCAPTA Board of Directors on Thursday, March 12, 2020. The Annual Member Business Meeting will still occur on Saturday, March 21, 2020 from 2:45-5:00 p.m. but in a VIRTUAL format. We are working on identifying the best mechanism to host the meeting to optimize participant engagement. Stay tuned for updates and information on how to access the meeting. The elections and voting process will occur as scheduled, so please make sure you have voted. http://scapta.org/2020-candidates. Voting will close on March 21, 2020 at 2:45 p.m. For additional information, please go to www.scapta.org, or check any of our social media platforms (Facebook/Instagram/Twitter: @SCAPTA1).
Thank you for your dedication to our patients and clients, and please use good judgment and follow safety precautions during this time. If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please contact us at info@scapta.org.
Sincerely,
Aaron E. Embry, PT, DPT, MSCR (PhD Candidate)
SCAPTA President
on behalf of the SCAPTA Board of Directors
Centers for Medicare/Medicaid Services have released their rulings on compact privileges. CMS has released that compact licensure is considered valid and meets the federal licensure requirements. This ends months-long confusion and denials by medicare for therapists attempting to obtain licensure; however, a full article with guidance by CMS has not been released to direct therapists in treating medicare beneficiaries. In the works in legislation related to PT are: Physical Therapists Workforce and Patient Access Act (H.R. 2802/S. 970), Prevent Interruptions in Physical Therapy Act (H.R. 5453), Primary Health Services Enhancement Act (H.R. 5693), and Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act (H.R. 3637/S. 2747). If you have any questions about this, or you have any interest in becoming an advocate for your area or the state of South Carolina in legislative matters, please contact Tristan Faile.
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