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H.R. 988, The Physical Therapist Student Loan Repayment Eligibility Act of 2009
- This item is from the 111th Congress (2009-2010) and is no longer current. Comments, voting, and wiki editing have been disabled, and the cost/savings estimate has been frozen.
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H.R. 988 would amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for the participation of physical therapists in the National Health Service Corps Loan Repayment Program.
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Riney
May 14, 2009, 12:21am (report abuse)As a private physical therpay practice owner, I do hope that all see the need for this profession and the need for physical therapists. Physical therapy does save everyone money in the long run, preventing unneeded surgeries and procedures. HR 988 would encourage more to enter the field and reduce health care cost in the end.
Bob
June 13, 2009, 6:33pm (report abuse)As a DPT student I will acquire student loans equivalent to other professional healthcare providers who are members of the National Healthcare Service Corp. Currently there is a need for more individuals to enter the field and by providing an affordable education in exchange for public service the field will be more attractive. It would be an injustice to Physical Therapist who provided excellent preventive/rehabilitation treatment for HR988 not to pass. I ask for all members of congress to take a close look at Physical Therapy and find it worthy of government loan assistance. Please contact your Congressman/women!
Worried
July 4, 2009, 3:27pm (report abuse)Just graduated with DPT and 140,000 in debt. My classmates all have found jobs starting out in the mid-40's (Kansas City area).