Want to ruin the vibe at any party with a lot of physical therapists and PTAs in attendance? Launch into a loud conversation about health insurance — specifically, about payers. Any topic will do: prior authorization, code denials, capitation, whatever. You're guaranteed to be the buzzkill no amount of Lizzo and seven-layer dip can cure.
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The Nuances of Working With Commercial Payers
It's about speaking up in the right ways to the right people at the right time.
Date: March 1, 2023
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
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