Hospitals & Health System Partners
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.
The Challenge
The biggest challenge facing hospitals and health systems today is financial performance and patient satisfaction. The shift toward increased collaboration and outcome-based payments are 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 Demand
The expected growth of the older adult population over the next 10 years will have an unprecedented impact on the U.S. health care 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, provides 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.
The Solution
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 a number of contracting offerings designed to improve hospital financial performance and patient outcomes for conditions requiring physical therapy.
Our partnership experience and contracting flexibility allows us to meet the unique needs and demands of the hospital and health systems we serve.