APTA proposes that as health care management continues to evolve, physical therapists should provide evaluative and preventive services to mitigate risks related to chronic noncommunicable diseases—working directly with employers or employer groups to manage population health in addition to individual patients and clients.
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Position on Direct-to-Employer Population Health Services by Physical Therapists
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