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Three Ways the Government Shutdown Impacts Therapists
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Three Ways the Government Shutdown Impacts Therapists

Learn how the government shutdown impacts therapists—from new telehealth rules and IRS delays to Medicare payment pauses—and what steps you can take to protect your practice.

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