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  Hey Gang,
>
> Below is a sample letter and contacts for HI's congressional team.  This
> letter can easily be edited for the Medicare beneficairy and concerned tax
> payer who is not a health care provider.  Please pass on to freinds and
> family members in other states.  We need to make noise!  Mahalo in advance
> for your efforts!
>
> Kevin
>
> *SAMPLE LETTER*
> As a concerned constituent and physical therapy practitioner, I am writing
> to urge you to take action quickly to change the implementation of policies
> that severely impact rehabilitation coverage for Medicare beneficiaries. On
> December 1, providers billing under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule will
> face payment cuts of 23% (cuts grow to 25.5% effective January 1, 2011),
> which may force many physical therapy practices to shut their doors or stop
> seeing Medicare beneficiaries.  Along with these cuts, physical therapy
> providers will face a 7% to 9% cut due to the multiple procedure payment
> reduction policy (MPPR) that was included in the CY 2011 Medicare Physician
> Fee Schedule.
>
> The Medicare therapy cap, another policy that directly affects the patients
> we serve will also be put into effect on January 1, 2011 without
> Congressional action. A hard therapy cap of $1,870 will be applied on
> rehabilitation services provided to Medicare beneficiaries.
>
> Data has shown that the therapy caps impact Medicare beneficiaries who need
> rehabilitation services the most.  Congress has recognized the potential
> harm in this policy and has passed moratoriums on its enforcement four
> times.  In addition, Congress has three times passed legislation allowing
> exceptions for beneficiaries needing care above the financial limit to apply
> for additional medically necessary care – but this will expire January 1,
> 2011.
>
> The combination of the Medicare therapy cap and devastating payment cuts
> for health professional services under the Medicare program beginning on
> December 1, 2010, must be addressed now.  Lack of action by Congress will be
> devastating for beneficiaries requiring access to physical therapy
> services.
> Please support legislation that will extend the therapy caps exception
> process and prevent scheduled cuts to health professional services under
> Medicare.  Help ensure citizens of our state maintain access to necessary
> physical therapy services under Medicare.  Thank you.
>
>
> Daniel Akaka
>
> 141 Hart Senate Office Building
> Washington DC 20510
>
> *Phone*
>
> (202) 224-6361
>
> *Fax*
>
> (202) 224-2126
>
> Daniel Inouye
>
> 722 Hart Senate Office Building
> Washington DC 20510-1102
>
> *Phone*
>
> (202) 224-3934
>
> *Fax*
>
> (202) 224-6747
>
> Mazie Hirono
>
> *Address*
>
> 1524 Longworth House Office Building
> Washington DC 20515
>
> *Phone*
>
> (202) 225-4906
>
> *Fax*
>
> (202) 225-4987
>
>
>
>
>
>
> --
> Kevin Lockette PT
> www.ohanapacificrehab.com
> www.parkinsonsmoveit.com
> Kailua Clinic 808 262-1118
> Honolulu Clinic 808 593- 2610
> Cell Phone 808 228-0340
>
>
> SPECIAL NOTE:  This communication is intended solely for the individual or
> the entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is
> privileged, confidential, and/or prohibited from disclosure.  If the reader
> of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified
> that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is
> strictly prohibited.  If you have received this communication in error,
> please notify us immediately at the above telephone number provided and
> return the original message to us at the above address via the U.S. Postal
> Service.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.  Thank you.
>



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Kevin Lockette PT
www.ohanapacificrehab.com
www.parkinsonsmoveit.com
Kailua Clinic 808 262-1118
Honolulu Clinic 808 593- 2610
Cell Phone 808 228-0340


SPECIAL NOTE:  This communication is intended solely for the individual or
the entity to which it is addressed and may contain information that is
privileged, confidential, and/or prohibited from disclosure.  If the reader
of this communication is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified
that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is
strictly prohibited.  If you have received this communication in error,
please notify us immediately at the above telephone number provided and
return the original message to us at the above address via the U.S. Postal
Service.  Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.  Thank you.

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