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Medicare beneficiaries can benefit from direct access, but CMS has specific regulations that impact direct access services in hospital-based outpatient settings.
These requirements are part of Medicare's Conditions of Participation, which describe the standards of patient care that a hospital must comply with in order to receive Medicare/Medicaid payment.
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Researchers: Direct Access Works in the U.S. Civilian Health Care SystemDec 7, 2020
A new study affirms that direct access to physical therapy improves outcomes and lowers cost for patients with back pain.
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Direct Access and MedicareMay 4, 2020
Medicare beneficiaries can go directly to physical therapists without a referral or visit to a physician.
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Tips for Adopting Direct Access in Your PracticeMay 3, 2020
Achieving direct access has been a major initiative for APTA and its chapters. While it has been achieved in some form across the country, APTA continues
