Physical Therapists Call For Funding, Flexibility Following New Cost Data

By Bridget Early / September 27, 2023 at 1:31 PM
The care physical therapists provide for a set of common health conditions saves the health care system thousands of dollars per patient, according to a new report from the American Physical Therapy Association released Tuesday (Sept. 26). The report comes amid physical therapists’ ongoing push for increased funding and caregiving flexibility from lawmakers and CMS. APTA has long pointed to the benefits of physical therapy services as a key access point for care, especially in rural and underserved areas. The...


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