Pediatric hand therapists ’ experiences with outcomes measurement: An interpretive descriptive study

The reimbursement landscape for occupational therapy and physical therapy services is shifting to a value-based reimbursement system.1 Beginning in 2019, occupational therapy services delivered in skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehabilitation settings transitioned from time-based reimbursement to payment contingent on treatment outcomes1,2 As the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) continue to expand value-based reimbursement, outpatient therapy services will be impacted. Therefore, reimbursement for hand therapy services will be dependent on therapy documentation demonstrating evidence of patients ’ improved health and quality of life outcomes.

Source: Journal of Hand Therapy - April 10, 2022 Category: Rehabilitation Authors: Jenny M. Dorich, Dana M. Howell, Camille Skubik-Peplaski Source Type: research