Short-term fixes underscore the need for long-term Medicare reform
What specialty providers and seniors need is a sustainable solution to preserve the federal health insurance program and properly reimburse providers.
Nikesh Patel
Nikesh Patel, PT, DPT is the Executive Director of the Alliance for Physical Therapy Quality & Innovation (APTQI), a coalition that unites community-based physical therapy practices to advocate for the profession in the areas of payment reform, quality initiatives, patient outcomes and innovation. Patel also serves as the National Director of Clinical Services and Regulatory Affairs for US Physical Therapy based in Houston, Texas, which operates more than 570 outpatient clinics in 39 states. Patel holds degrees from the Arizona School of Health Sciences and UT Health San Antonio.