Private practice physical therapists (PTs) aren't the only ones facing major changes in the way Medicare provides reimbursement: PTs and other providers in the home health setting will face an entirely new payment methodology beginning next year. APTA can help you get up to speed.

Coming in early March: 2 live Q-and-A sessions with APTA experts on the coming payment system, known as the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM). Presenters for the hour-long sessions—offered on March 5, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm ET, and March 6, 7:00 pm-8:00 pm ET—will answer questions from registered participants who've reviewed a prerecorded webinar that will be available February 20. The recorded webinar and live sessions are free to APTA members.

Interested? Start by registering now for 1 of the Q-and-A sessions, then check back in on the Home Health Patient-Driven Groupings Model Webinars page on or after February 20 to download and review the recorded webinar. Have your questions ready for the hosts, including APTA Director of Regulatory Affairs Kara Gainer, JD; Bud Langham, PT, MBA; Carol Zehnacker, PT, DPT; and Ellen Strunk, PT, MS, a board-certified geriatric clinical specialist.

Providers in skilled nursing facilities will face a similar change in payment methodology beginning in October, with implementation of the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM). APTA will host 2 Q-and-A sessions on the PDPM March 12 and 14.