Fair Copays: What Opponents Are Saying

Opponents of fair copays try to present an argument that, somehow, improving patient access to needed physical therapy will result in higher health care costs for everyone.

It's a disingenuous, cynical argument that attempts to reframe the realities of care. You should familiarize yourself with the approach, because you'll hear it a lot when advocating for a system more responsive to patient needs.

Here are five common talking points used to fight fair copay legislation.

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