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CMS Proposes New Model That Could Highlight PTs’ Impact in Joint Replacement

APTA · 2026-05-22

CMS has put forward a new payment model that would position physical therapists as central contributors to care for some of Medicare's most frequently performed joint replacement surgeries. The proposed model could elevate the visibility of PTs' clinical role in surgical recovery and outcomes. APTA has highlighted this development as a significant opportunity for the profession to demonstrate its value within bundled or episodic care frameworks.

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