Payment & Practice Summit
Practical Solutions. Stronger Practices.
Join APTA Maryland on April 2, 2027 for our 2nd Annual Payment & Practice Summit, bringing together physical therapists, physical therapist assistants, practice owners, outpatient clinic leaders, and administrative professionals from across Maryland.
Building on our inaugural 2026 symposium, this year’s event moves beyond identifying challenges to exploring practical solutions. Through expert-led discussions, interactive roundtables, and peer networking, participants will explore strategies to navigate payment challenges, improve practice operations, and strengthen community-based physical therapy.
What We’ll Explore
Payment & Reimbursement
Payer policies, ERISA plans, reimbursement challenges, and strategies for resolving payment disputes.
Contracting & Practice Models
Contract negotiation, reimbursement models, and approaches to practice sustainability.
Reducing Administrative Burden
Prior authorization, credentialing, billing workflows, and operational challenges.
Technology & Practice Efficiency
AI, technology integration, and tools to improve clinic operations.
Policy & Payer Accountability
Regulatory developments, payer practices, and advocacy to improve patient access and appropriate payment.
Peer Collaboration & Networking
Connect with clinicians, practice owners, and administrators to exchange ideas and identify practical solutions.
Bring Your Practice Team
Payment and practice challenges affect everyone involved in delivering and managing patient care. We encourage PTs, PTAs, practice leaders, billing professionals, and administrators to participate together.
Registration Fees
Registration Opens January 4, 2027
Save $50 with Early-Bird Registration! Register by February 5, 2027.
| Registration Type |
Early Bird Through Feb. 5 |
Regular |
|---|---|---|
| APTA Maryland Member PT/PTA | $100 | $150 |
| Nonmember PT/PTA | $175 | $225 |
| Practice Administrator / Billing Staff* | FREE | FREE |
| Additional Administrator / Billing Staff | $50 | $50 |
*One practice administrator or billing staff member may attend free with each paid APTA Maryland member registration. Additional administrative staff may register for $50 per person.
Additional program and speaker details will be announced as they are confirmed.
Stay Connected Beyond the Summit
Supporting Community-Based PT Practices Throughout the Year
APTA Maryland’s payment and practice support extends beyond the annual summit. Our Payment & Practice Workspace and WhatsApp communities help PTs, PTAs, practice owners, and administrative professionals stay informed, share payer concerns, access resources, and collaborate with colleagues.
From prior authorization and credentialing delays to reimbursement challenges and practice operations, these resources help identify common concerns and support coordinated advocacy.
Stay informed. Share challenges. Strengthen our collective voice.
2026 Inaugural Symposium: Outcomes & Resources
Our inaugural Payment & Practice Symposium, held June 10, 2026, brought together Maryland physical therapy practice leaders to identify shared challenges, establish priorities, and strengthen collaboration among community-based clinics and private practices.
Shared Priorities Identified in 2026
- Primary Care Physical Therapy: Credentialing, scope of practice, and fair copay legislation.
- Practice Models: Super groups, collaboration, and operational resources.
- Administrative Burden: Prior authorization reform, gold carding, and adverse decisions.
- Ongoing Collaboration: Strengthening professional networks and coordinated advocacy.
Continuing the Work
The discussions and priorities from the inaugural symposium helped inform APTA Maryland’s ongoing payment advocacy and practice support initiatives.
The 2027 Summit builds on that foundation with a greater focus on practical solutions, expert guidance, and collaborative problem-solving.