Search

Sort by:

Showing results for "Physical Therapy Costs and Payment" sorted by relevance

Oct 1, 2026/Feature

New payment models and a PT-led frailty pilot show how functional gains can improve outcomes and reduce costs across the care journey.

The Payment Squeeze in Postacute Care

Feb 1, 2018/Article

Last year, CMS proposed significant changes in the home health and skilled nursing settings, seeking to improve the value of payment in postacute care. PTs and PTAs must understand what's behind these efforts, what they need to do, and what may lie ahead.

APTA Analysis Reveals Greater Long-Term Payment Gains in Medicare Proposal

Sep 1, 2026/News

Years of APTA advocacy helped shape proposed changes that could improve Medicare payment, but member input is needed to finalize the change.

Medicaid Payment

Medicaid covers health services for millions of America’s most vulnerable patient populations, including those who depend on physical therapy.

Examining Medicare Payment Reform and the Future of Patient Access

Congressional Briefing An Ounce of Prevention: The Role of Physical Therapy in Reducing Health Care Costs On Sept. 14, APTA hosted a Capitol Hill briefing for congressional staff focused on the critical role physical therapy plays in improving patient outcomes, reducing healthcare costs, and supporting

Proposed 2023 Outpatient Payment Rule Presents Advocacy Opportunity

Jul 25, 2022/Review

Physical therapy payment isn't impacted by the Medicare payment rule, but the proposal opens a door for comment on pain management.

Medicare Payment for Hospital Settings

Keep track of evolving payment policies for hospital settings.

Medicare Payment for Skilled Nursing Facilities

We help you keep track of evolving payment policies for SNFs.

Value-Based Care: APTA Resources to Help You Prepare

Oct 21, 2026/Article

Explore tools, practical guidance, real-world examples, and member insights to help physical therapists navigate the shift to value-based care.

Busting Payment Myths, Part 8: Wherefore the Payment Cut?

Jan 29, 2021/Perspective

PTs are facing Medicare payment cuts. But what does that really mean?

View more APTA.org results

Advanced Search

Members Only Content

Join APTA to get unlimited access to content including evidence-based research, guidance on payment changes, and other resources to help you thrive. Learn more about membership benefits.

Yes, sign me up for an APTA membership!

Already a member? Log in

From Visits to Value.

Nov 10, 2026/Periodical

Loria, Keith
Subjects: Chronic pain; Hospital care; Physical therapy practice; Medical screening; Medical care costs; Risk assessment; Health insurance reimbursement; Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (U.S.); Fee for service (Medical fees); Value-based healthcare; Frail elderly; Health policy; Emergency room visits; Functional status; Accountable care organizations; Trust; Electronic health records; Health outcome assessment; Integrated health care delivery; Access to information

Payment Pearl. Measured, Not Restored: The CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule and the Value of Orthopedic Physical Therapy.

Nov 10, 2026/Periodical

Hall, Robert

The Effect of a New Payment System on Physiotherapeutic Management of Patients With Low Back Pain in Primary Care.

Apr 30, 2023/Academic Journal

Bier, Jasper, Verhagen, Arianne, Ostelo, Raymond, Chiarotto, Alessandro, Koes, Bart

Cost-Effectiveness of Acupuncture Care as an Adjunct to Exercise-Based Physical Therapy for Osteoarthritis of the Knee

Apr 30, 2011/Research Reports

Background

The delivery of acupuncture alongside mainstream

Breast Cancer–Related Lymphedema: Comparing Direct Costs of a Prospective Surveillance Model and a Traditional Model of Care

Dec 31, 2011/Perspectives