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PTs are part of the collaborative care team at SNFs.
Payment at skilled nursing facilities is changing due to the Patient-Driven Payment Model, which increases patient-focus to improve appropriate, accurate payment.
But patient needs remain the same, as does the need for PTs to provide medically necessary care and use clinical judgment in determining appropriate frequency, duration, and modality of services.
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Aug 29, 2022 / Review
CMS took the advice of APTA and others, and made some additional adjustments of its own. The result: a welcome 2.7% increase.
Nov 5, 2021 / News
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Jul 21, 2021 / Members Only
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May 21, 2021 / Podcast
A recent large-scale study of postacute care sponsored has the potential to change the conversation on payment in these settings. This podcast takes a closer look at the TOPS study findings .
May 19, 2021 / Podcast
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