Skip to main content

Changes for the 2015 calendar year for private practice PTs.

In January, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released its first set of timelines for a transition away from fee-for-service payment models in Medicare, in an effort to create payment systems based on outcomes rather than services provided. As the payment system shifts toward outcomes-based reimbursement, the focus is on increased provider accountability and high-quality patient care. This transformation of health care relies on reporting programs such as the Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) as stepping stones to achieving broader, outcome-based payment.

Major programmatic changes in PQRS for 2015 include:

Log in or create a free account to keep reading.


Join APTA to get unlimited access to content.


You Might Also Like...

Article

APTA President’s Note | Never Stop Learning

Aug 1, 2025

APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, shares how growing your knowledge can expand your impact.

Column

Student Focus | APTA Oncology

Aug 1, 2025

Thailey Leak, SPT, interviews Chris Wilson, PT, DPT, DScPT, president of APTA Oncology, about what it takes to succeed in this rewarding specialty.

Article

Researcher Spotlight | Mid-Career Perspectives and Advice

Aug 1, 2025

They asked tough clinical questions — and built research careers to answer them. Two mid-career physical therapist scientists share their advice.