Exercise Professionals;
Insurance Reimbursement;
Health Accounts;
Value-Based Care;
Lifestyle Medicine;
D O I:
10.1249/FIT.0000000000000998
中图分类号:
G8 [体育];
学科分类号:
04 ;
0403 ;
摘要:
While our country experiences both growing prioritization of lifestyle interventions and the increasing burden of chronic disease, physical activity represents a valuable and arguably necessary sector of our healthcare industry. Innovations in delivery and payment models for PA services are helping to optimize access, engagement, and health outcomes, but exercise professionals also need to contribute to their own practice, advocacy, research, and other areas of cross-sector collaboration. center dot Consider preparing for a growing number of payment options for your patients and clients center dot Engage in cross-sector collaboration to advance payment and reimbursement options to maximize access for your patients and clients center dot Pursue professional certifications and document positive outcomes from your interventions to expand the evidence base for the value provided by our field of professionals