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It also means better outcomes.
of first having to go to their physician for a referral. Under direct access in California, the consumer is allowed 12 visits to a physical therapist to be completed within a 45-day period, after which they need to see a physician should additional treatment be needed.
A study of 150,000 insurance claims published in Health Services Research found
that those who saw a physical therapist at the first point of care had an 89%
Depending on the severity of or the circumstances surrounding your injury, your physical therapist may refer you to see your doctor for additional testing after the initial evaluation. What does direct access mean for you? When you have an injury, you can call your physical therapist directly to set up an evaluation. This will save you time and money as you will no longer have to see your physician first to obtain a diagnosis. This will also allow you to receive more immediate treatment so you can more quickly resume your normal daily and work-
lower probability of receiving an opioid prescription, a 28% lower probability of having advanced imaging services, and a
15% lower probability of an emergency department visit. High-quality research consistently shows that taking advantage of direct access and getting to your physical therapist quickly leads to better outcomes in fewer visits with lower costs. We think that’s a deal worth taking advantage of. North County Water and Sports Therapy Center Is a Direct Access Clinic What does this mean?
related activities.
At this time, only certain insurance plans reimburse for direct access, but this list of insurance plans is continuing to grow. Contact our office to see if your medical plan allows for direct access to physical therapy.
Direct access means the consumer can seek safe, quality physical therapy services without the delay
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