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Congressional Briefing An Ounce of Prevention: The Role of Physical Therapy in Reducing Health Care Costs Join APTA and its panel of policy experts, small business owners, and practicing physical therapists to discuss Medicare payment reform and actionable policies to reduce costs, support therapists,
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.
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 covers health services for millions of America’s most vulnerable patient populations, including those who depend on physical therapy.
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.
We help you keep track of evolving payment policies for SNFs.
Jan 29, 2021/Perspective
PTs are facing Medicare payment cuts. But what does that really mean?
Apr 23, 2019/Article
Alternative payment models can seem hard to understand at first. We break down the basics.
Jun 10, 2026/Article
Advocacy continues for meaningful Medicare payment reform as APTA advances a coordinated strategy across Congress and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Recent developments signal growing recognition that the current payment system must evolve to support providers and protect patient
Support APTA's payment advocacy related to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.
