MedCity News June 24, 2025
Susan Lofton

The CMS vision is ambitious, but so is the potential for rehab therapy to shape its execution. To do that, providers must actively engage, document their impact, and advocate for their inclusion in evolving models of care.

After 15 years without major change, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a bold new strategic direction for the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI). Framed around three clear pillar — evidence-based prevention, patient empowerment, and expanded provider choice — this shift signals a new era for value-based care (VBC).

For rehab therapy providers, including physical therapists (PTs), occupational therapists (OTs), and speech-language pathologists (SLPs), the implications are significant. The work of rehab professionals has long aligned with...

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