Study: Increased PT Saves Health Plans Thousands Per Member
A new analysis involving 1.6 million Medicare members reveals a strong correlation between increased PT utilization and reduced healthcare costs for health plans.
A new analysis involving 1.6 million Medicare members reveals a strong correlation between increased PT utilization and reduced healthcare costs for health plans.
SMART Act study suggests Medicare could save between $168 million and $242 million over 10 years by reducing admin burdens on PTs and OTs.
As more telehealth services become covered by insurers, the government may lose interest in healthcare initiatives that get patients the most care for their dollar, Fast Company notes.
More than 55% of patients referred to health system physical therapy clinics are seeking care elsewhere––a trend that is costing provider organizations billions of dollars annually, according to a new report from Luna.
Read MoreAthletico Physical Therapy, a provider of physical and occupational therapy, voluntarily participated in CMS’s 2020 Quality Payment Program (QPP), resulting in its clinicians being recognized as top-tier providers under the nation’s premier quality of care measurement program.
Read MoreThe flawed Physician Fee Schedule methodology and the deep cuts proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services threaten to drive office-based providers out of business and reduce Medicare beneficiary access, United Specialists for Patient Access warn.
Read MoreNikesh Patel, PT, DPT, the executive director of the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality & Innovation, shares his thoughts regarding the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule for CY2022. Read more at The Hill.
Read MoreThe Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Proposed Rule for CY2022, again proposes deep, across-the-board payment cuts to physical, occupational, and speech therapy despite bipartisan lawmaker and broad healthcare stakeholder opposition, according to APTQI.
Read MoreJust 23% of Medicare beneficiaries with osteoarthritis who eventually underwent knee replacement ever had a physical therapy visit, according to data published in Arthritis & Rheumatology.
Read MoreWEA Trust and Kiio have released the results of an updated and expanded claims data analysis evaluating the impact of Kiio’s digital musculoskeletal (MSK) therapeutic on medical utilization and cost of care for low back pain.
Read MoreRecoveryOne’s virtual physical therapy solution targeting musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions and injuries is now available for Cigna’s employer clients with fewer than 500 employees, the company announces in a media release.
Read MoreIn a letter to HHS, five House members say a Medicare 15% payment differential for outpatient PTA and OTA services will harm rural areas, APTA reports.
Read MoreIn a major win for the profession and patients, UnitedHealthcare has become the first of the country’s largest private health insurers to adopt a permanent telehealth policy that includes PTs, the American Physical Therapy Association reports.
Read MoreIf you or a loved one has Parkinson’s disease, it’s important for you to understand which parts of Medicare cover which treatments to avoid large, unexpected expenses. Read more at healthline.com.
Read MoreHR 3173, an APTA-supported bipartisan legislation targeting misuse of prior authorization in Medicare Advantage plans, has arrived at the US House of Representatives, APTA reports.
Read MoreIn a letter to Congressional leadership, APTQI and 62 stakeholder groups call on lawmakers to invest an additional $3 billion in the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule in order to ensure the stability of the healthcare system and prevent disruptions to patient care.
Read MoreResults from a Phase 2 study conducted by Focus on Therapeutic Outcomes (FOTO), a Net Health company, provide key insights for payors and providers about the use of telerehabilitation services during COVID-19.
Read MorePhysical therapy and occupational therapy provide functional benefits to most Medicare patients in postacute care settings, according to data from the “Therapy Outcomes in Post-Acute Care Settings” (TOPS) study.
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