HOD P07-26-08-04: The American Physical Therapy Association opposes unfair or deceptive acts or practices by payers and third-party intermediary entities, aka provider networks, preferred provider organizations, “Silent PPOs,” repricers, bill review entities, discount brokers, and any other term that describes an entity that is not a payer; third-party administrators to a payer; or a payer’s exclusive network (hereinafter “Intermediary” or “Intermediaries”) whose primary purpose is to discount providers’ claims.
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Unfair and Deceptive Practices by Payers and Intermediaries
Date: September 8, 2026
Contact: nationalgovernance@apta.org
Content Type: Policies & Bylaws
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