Landmark Report Demonstrates the Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the United States
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Physical Therapy Association released a landmark report: "The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the United States." This macro-economic study examines the cost-effectiveness and economic value of physical therapist services by comparing physical therapy with non-physical therapy-based care across several health conditions that are prevalent across the U.S. The results of this study demonstrate that, where medically appropriate, more widespread use of physical therapist services would deliver both health and economic benefits to patients and the U.S. health care system.
- ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Physical Therapy Association released a landmark report: " The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the United States. "
- New Study Confirms the Economic Value Physical Therapy Brings to Patients and the U.S. Health Care System
"APTA's 'Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the United States' report builds on a growing body of scientific evidence that supports the high-value, lower-cost interventions physical therapy offers patients and the health care system," said APTA President Roger Herr, PT, MPA. - To learn more about APTA's campaign and "The Economic Value of Physical Therapy in the United States," visit ValueofPT.com .
- The American Physical Therapy Association represents more than 100,000 physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, and physical therapy students nationwide.