Hospitals and health systems need a therapy solution that can shape the continuum of musculoskeletal care and accelerate the growth and market consolidation of an orthopedic service line. By partnering with a provider like ATI, hospitals and health systems can enhance patient outcomes through streamlined, coordinated care that integrates physical therapy into the broader treatment landscape.
The biggest challenge facing hospitals and health systems today is financial performance and patient satisfaction. The shift toward increased collaboration and outcome-based payments is driving innovation in how healthcare is delivered. The evolving healthcare delivery system will be defined by greater accountability, better patient experience, cost outcomes, and more integration among providers.
The expected growth of the older adult population over the next 10 years will have an unprecedented impact on the U.S. healthcare system, especially in terms of demand for physical therapy. Surgical techniques and implants have improved dramatically in recent years, combined with aggressive and comprehensive physical therapy, providing for faster recovery and functional return. Industry data suggests the demand for physical therapy services with almost double in the next few years.
Furthermore, healthcare reform will likely accelerate growth in outpatient care services and the need for more integrated care. For hospitals, developing an outpatient care strategy will be critical.
Managing the competing demands of inpatient and outpatient unique infrastructures, staff cultures, and equipment can be a big challenge. That’s why hospitals and health systems are increasingly turning to ATI to manage their physical therapy, which lets them benefit from our experienced pool of resources, infrastructure, and best practices while holding ATI accountable for financial results and patient outcomes.
As a recognized leader in physical therapy services, we have developed several contracting offerings designed to improve hospital financial performance and patient outcomes for conditions requiring physical therapy. Contact us today to get started.
To find out how ATI can positively impact your hospital or health system, email Fran Kosinski at fran.kosinski@atipt.com