EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY, DEVELOPING CLINICIAN SKILLS AND NAVIGATING POLICY COMPLEXITIES WILL BE CRUCIAL FOR SECURING A SUSTAINABLE PATH FORWARD IN A CHANGING LANDSCAPE. feeling neutral to somewhat positive about the industry’ s direction.
F E A T U R E are channelling their optimism into action with hiring, expanded services and additional training. This includes education around new tech, like advanced data analytics, predictive insights and AI adoption. Furthermore, 22 % say they plan to invest in further developing data analytics capabilities.
• Reimbursement takes its toll: A strong majority( 64 %) of rehab therapy workers other than clinicians said that payer reimbursement issues had a significant to very significant impact over the last six months.
• Industry optimism – with reservations: While therapy professionals express general optimism, clinicians are more hesitant, with 71 %
EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY, DEVELOPING CLINICIAN SKILLS AND NAVIGATING POLICY COMPLEXITIES WILL BE CRUCIAL FOR SECURING A SUSTAINABLE PATH FORWARD IN A CHANGING LANDSCAPE. feeling neutral to somewhat positive about the industry’ s direction.
• Scepticism around MIPS: 57 % of clinicians are neutral to very negative about MIPS, with mixed feelings about administrative burden and unnecessary complexity.
Conducted in December 2024, this survey marks the first in an ongoing series examining key trends in rehab therapy and wound care. The research adheres to Market Research Society( MRS) and ESOMAR principles.
Conclusion
The Net Health Rehab Therapy Source Report underscores a dramatic turning point for the industry, reflecting both the growing pressures stemming from financial and operational uncertainty and the powerful opportunity for transformation through innovation. It shows that, while there is a cautious optimism about the future, much work lies ahead to enable therapists to provide the highest standard of care while preserving their financial stability. Embracing technology, developing clinician skills and navigating policy complexities will be crucial for securing a sustainable path forward in a changing landscape.
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