title: therapy services: from ancillary to necessary.
abstract: Physical and occupational therapy and speech language pathology services are assuming an increasingly important role as healthcare providers transition to value-based care. Finance leaders can support the efforts of therapy leaders by working with them to: Determine priorities regarding level of care. Establish appropriate staffing and productivity metrics. Promote accurate and thorough charge-capture efforts. Broaden the referral base for therapy services
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Britt
mesh_terms: D003695:Delivery of Health Care; D006801:Humans; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D062505:Value-Based Purchasing