American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association

What American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association does

AMRPA (American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association) is the sole national trade association in the United States dedicated to inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), representing over 800 freestanding rehabilitation hospitals and rehabilitation units within acute care hospitals, with membership reaching an all-time high of 825+ organizations in 2025. Founded in 1997 after splitting from the American Rehabilitation Association, the Washington, DC-headquartered 501(c)(6) nonprofit advocates before Congress, CMS, MedPAC, and other federal agencies on Medicare coverage, IRF-PPS payment criteria, the Quality Reporting Program, Review Choice Demonstration compliance, and Medicare Advantage prior authorization reform.

The association operates a diversified product and service portfolio anchored by eRehabData, a wholly-owned patient assessment system that delivers IRF-PAI compliance tooling, outcomes reporting, and a newly launched (2025) QRP Certification Exam System, with all profits recycled into AMRPA's advocacy mission. Complementary offerings include the Medical Rehabilitation Management Certification (MRMC) program (launched 2021), the Medical Rehab Matters podcast, two annual conferences (Spring Conference & Congressional Fly-In and Fall Educational Conference & Expo), an Advanced IRF Boot Camp, online learning libraries, and the Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Survey (2024) — a research product documenting a 57.4% denial rate across 367 participating IRFs.

Revenue is generated across five streams: membership dues from IRF providers, state hospital associations, and vendors; conference and event registration fees; eRehabData subscription fees; MRMC application and renewal fees ($295 member / $395 non-member with volume discounts); and sponsorships from industry partners such as Bioventus (Diamond Partner). The organization is governed by a volunteer board of directors drawn from major member rehabilitation systems and is supported by a small staff (11-50 employees) led by President Kate Beller, COO John Ferraro, and the newly appointed Chief Clinical Officer Dr Karl Sandin (2024).

Name

American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association

Legal name

American Medical Rehabilitation Providers Association

Website

https://amrpa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AMRPA is the sole U.S. national trade association representing 825+ inpatient rehabilitation facilities, advocating before Congress and CMS while operating the eRehabData compliance software, MRMC certification program, and annual conferences for the IRF field.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Trade Association Services

NAICS

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists (62134), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051)

akta.pro primary industry

Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals (IRFs) (HLAFAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRF) (HLAFAFAA), Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (IRF) (HLADAJAA)

Keywords

• Rehabilitation trade association
• Inpatient rehabilitation facilities
• Patient assessment software
• Medical rehabilitation certification
• Healthcare advocacy services

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from IRF providers (freestanding rehabilitation hospitals and rehabilitation units), state hospital associations, and vendor members. Membership has reached all-time high with over 825 members.
2. Conference and Event Registration: Revenue from two annual conferences (Spring Conference & Congressional Fly-In, Fall Educational Conference & Expo), Advanced IRF Boot Camp, and educational webinars. Includes registration fees and sponsorship packages.
3. eRehabData Subscriptions: Subscription fees for eRehabData patient assessment software. All profits from eRehabData are used to promote the interests of rehabilitation hospitals and support AMRPA's legislative effectiveness.
4. MRMC Certification: Medical Rehabilitation Management Certification application and exam fees. Member rate $295 (reduced from $395), non-member $395 (reduced from $495). Renewal fees $145-245 for members, $195-295 for non-members.
5. Sponsorships: Annual partnership and conference sponsorship opportunities for vendors and suppliers to the medical rehabilitation field.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

AMRPA is the only national trade association dedicated to inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs), providing federal advocacy, regulatory representation, and operational support to its 825+ members. It sells the wholly-owned eRehabData patient assessment software for CMS IRF-PPS compliance, the Medical Rehabilitation Management Certification (MRMC) credential, and hosts annual conferences and educational programs for IRF executives, clinicians, and managers.

Product overview

AMRPA operates as a trade association offering a portfolio of products and services centered on advocacy, education, and operational support for inpatient rehabilitation facilities (IRFs). The core product is eRehabData, a patient assessment software system wholly owned by AMRPA that enables IRF compliance with CMS IRF-PPS regulations. Supporting this is the eRehabData QRP Certification Exam System for staff training. AMRPA also offers the Medical Rehabilitation Management Certification (MRMC) professional credential program. Educational offerings include the Medical Rehab Matters podcast, online learning/webinars, and annual conferences (Spring Conference & Congressional Fly-In and Fall Educational Conference & Expo). Research products include the Medicare Advantage Prior Authorization Survey. The AMRPA Member Portal provides member-exclusive access to resources, while the patient-facing Find a Provider tool helps locate member rehabilitation hospitals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eRehabData: AMRPA's premier patient assessment system for IRF-PPS compliance, outcomes reporting, and quality measurement
• eRehabData IRF QRP Certification Exam System
• Medical Rehabilitation Management Certification (MRMC)
• Medical Rehab Matters Podcast

Products and services

• AMRPA Membership Annual membership program for inpatient rehabilitation facility (IRF) providers, state hospital associations, and vendors. Members receive advocacy representation before Congress, CMS, and MedPAC; access to eRehabData and member resources; discounts on conferences, boot camps, and certification; weekly Off the Record newsletter and monthly Medical Rehab Monthly report; and participation in committees and the membership directory. Membership has reached an all-time high of over 825 members.
• eRehabData Patient Assessment System AMRPA's wholly-owned premier patient assessment system for inpatient rehabilitation facilities to stay compliant with CMS IRF-PPS regulations. It provides a complete IRF-PAI solution with interactive tools and rich reporting features spanning pre-admission screening, data entry, and decision-making, with optional Patient Satisfaction System add-on. eRehabData is trusted by CMS and MedPAC as a source of patient assessment data, and all profits support AMRPA's advocacy efforts.
• Medical Rehabilitation Management Certification (MRMC) Professional certification program for current medical rehabilitation managers and clinicians transitioning into management roles. Includes application, exam delivered through MonitorEDU, MRMC directory listing, renewal requirements, and continuing education tracking. Member rate $295, non-member $395 (multi-candidate discounts available: 10-20% off for 2+ candidates).
• AMRPA Annual Conferences and IRF Boot Camp Two annual conferences plus the Advanced IRF Boot Camp. The Spring Conference & Congressional Fly-In takes place in Washington, DC and combines policy advocacy with education. The Fall Educational Conference & Expo is the association's flagship education event (639 attendees in 2025, record high). The Advanced IRF Boot Camp is offered online with regulatory updates, quality metrics, AI tools, and operational strategies; Member $250, Non-Member $350.
• eRehabData IRF QRP Certification Exam System Online certification exam system for IRF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) preparedness, covering Hearing/Speech/Vision BB items, Cognitive Patterns C items, Functional Abilities GG items, and Continence H items. Enables configuration of exam requirements focusing on specific IRF QRP items. Provided free to eRehabData subscribers and AMRPA members.

Quantifiable outcome

• 57.4% denial rate for Medicare Advantage prior authorization requests for IRF admissions
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMRPA is a member and supporter of this coalition of national consumer, clinician and membership organizations dedicated to preserving access to rehabilitation services. The coalition advocates for policies ensuring individuals with disabilities, injuries or chronic conditions may regain and/or maintain maximum independent function.
• Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities (CCD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMRPA participates as a member of the largest coalition of national organizations working together to advocate for federal public policy ensuring self-determination, independence, empowerment, integration and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities in all aspects of society.
• Disability and Rehabilitation Research Coalition (DRRC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMRPA is a member of this coalition of national nonprofit organizations committed to improving the science of disability, independent living, and rehabilitation. The coalition seeks to maximize return on federal investment in disability research and development.
• Independence through the Enhancement of Medicare and Medicaid Coalition (ITEM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAMRPA is a member of this consumer-led coalition devoted to raising awareness and building support for policies enhancing access to assistive devices, technologies, and related services for people with disabilities and chronic conditions.
• MedPAC (Medicare Payment Advisory Commission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnereRehabData serves as a trusted source of information to MedPAC and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. AMRPA engages directly with MedPAC Commissioners and staff to expand understanding of inpatient rehabilitation.
• Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnereRehabData is trusted by CMS for patient assessment data. All profits from eRehabData subscription fees are used to promote rehabilitation hospital interests and are crucial for AMRPA's legislative effectiveness and economic health.
• Dell Children's Medical CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost venue for AMRPA 2026 Fall Conference Pediatric Rehabilitation Workshop, including guided tour of facility and networking reception.
• Bioness (Bioventus)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerDiamond Partner and sponsor of MRMC certification program. Provided $100 discount sponsorship for first 50 exam applicants. Active supporter of AMRPA educational initiatives.
• FAIR FundcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with AMRPA on QRP Penalty Reconsideration resources, webinar on IRF QRP non-compliance penalties and reconsideration options, and Q&A resource for challenging Medicare Advantage prior authorization denials.
• Partnership for Quality Measurement (PQM)coreTechnology or IntegrationAMRPA collaborates with PQM on Pre-Rulemaking Measure Review (PRMR) and Measure Set Review (MSR) processes for IRF Quality Reporting Program measure selection and refinement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Hospital Association: National trade association representing all U.S. hospitals and health systems. AHA is a broader incumbent whose membership overlaps with AMRPA's hospital-based IRF members, and both organizations lobby Congress and CMS on hospital payment and quality policy.
• American Medical Association: Largest U.S. physician membership association. AMA is a broader incumbent whose advocacy footprint on Medicare payment, prior authorization, and quality reporting overlaps with AMRPA's policy agenda for IRFs.
• Federation of American Hospitals: Trade association representing for-profit hospitals. FAH is a broader incumbent with overlapping hospital membership that competes with AMRPA for influence on Medicare payment and quality policy.

Direct peers

• American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living: Trade association representing skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities. AHCA is a direct peer as the post-acute counterpart to AMRPA, lobbying on Medicare payment, quality reporting, and prior authorization issues that affect both IRFs and SNFs.
• National Association of Long Term Hospitals: Trade association representing long-term acute care hospitals (LTCHs). NALTH is a direct peer operating in the adjacent post-acute hospital space, sharing AMRPA's advocacy priorities around CMS payment systems and Medicare Advantage access.

Emerging players

• American Physical Therapy Association: Professional association for physical therapists, including those practicing in IRFs. APTA is an emerging peer intersecting AMRPA's domain by representing the therapy workforce inside inpatient rehabilitation facilities and advocating on related payment and scope-of-practice issues.
• American Occupational Therapy Association: Professional association for occupational therapists, including those practicing in IRFs. AOTA is an emerging peer intersecting AMRPA's domain by representing the therapy workforce inside inpatient rehabilitation facilities and advocating on related payment policy.
• National Association of Rehabilitation Providers and Agencies: Trade association for outpatient rehabilitation providers and agencies. NARA is an emerging peer that covers the outpatient and home health rehabilitation space adjacent to AMRPA's IRF focus.

Others

• Encompass Health Corporation: Largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals in the U.S. and an AMRPA board member. Encompass is not a peer association but a key member organization whose strategic interests directly shape AMRPA's policy priorities.
• Center for Medicare Advocacy: Nonprofit legal organization focused on Medicare beneficiary rights and access. The Center is an adjacent advocacy organization that often aligns with AMRPA on Medicare coverage and prior authorization issues affecting IRF patients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AmericanMedicalRehabilitationProvidersAssociation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/amrpa
• Xx.com/AMRPA

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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