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There are three types of
organizations which may qualify as OPT/OSP providers: 1.
Rehabilitation Agency � An agency which provides an integrated,
multidisciplinary program designed to upgrade the physical functions of
handicapped, disabled individuals by bringing
together, as a team, specialized rehabilitation personnel. At a minimum, a
rehabilitation agency must provide physical therapy or speech language
pathology services and a rehabilitation program which,
in addition to physical therapy or speech language pathology services, includes social or
vocational adjustment services.
2. Clinic � A facility established primarily for the provision of
outpatient physicians� services. To meet the definition of a clinic, the
facility must meet the following test of physician participation: The
medical services of the clinic are provided by a group of 3 or more
physicians practicing medicine together; and a physician is present in the
clinic at all times during hours of operation to perform medical services
(rather than only administrative services).
3. Public Health Agency � An official agency established by a state or
local government, the primary function of which is to maintain the health
of the population served by providing environmental health services,
preventive medical services, and in certain instances, therapeutic
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