Reimbursement Trends in Outpatient Therapy: Advocacy Matters!

Since 2010, outpatient therapy has experienced consistent cuts in Medicare reimbursement. While we've seen modest gains since 2020, we’re still falling short of where we stood over a decade ago.

These small wins are meaningful, but they’re not enough. When stacked against the rising costs of wages, rent, equipment, supplies and compliance, the financial gap continues to widen. In reality, we're doing more with less.

In July, CMS will release the Final Rule for 2026. With it comes a critical opportunity for change. We’re optimistic, but progress won’t happen on its own... advocacy is essential!!! Your voice matters. Let’s continue pushing for fair and sustainable reimbursement that reflects the true value of care our therapists are providing.