New Member Resources

It's more than data. It's your livelihood.

Measuring and responding to key performance indicators (KPIs) is critical to building a strong, sustainable practice—and now is the time to take action!
The APTA Private Practice KPI Benchmarking Program gives members the opportunity to submit their data and see how their practice compares to peers nationwide.

Good news for you! 
Peer2Peer NetWorks participants are automatically enrolled in the KPI Benchmarking Program as part of their Peer2Peer participation—no additional registration required.

What now?
You should have already received an email from Vault Consulting with instructions to log in and submit your data, which is due by March 6.

If you don’t receive an email by Friday, February 13, feel free to reach out to Ian Santo-Domingo at isantod@vaultconsulting.com.  Your data is protected by Vault, so we are unable to assist you with login instructions. 

Data is due by March 6, 2026.  Your data should be based on calendar year 2025 - or your most recently completed fiscal year, if different. If you’d like to get a head start on assembling your data, you can review the KPI definitions here. 

If you are new to the study, we recommend you watch the Operations 101 video series to learn more. 

Results?
Study results will be sent a week before the Summit, giving you the opportunity to review and discuss them with your group. This data is essential for measuring your practice's success, and we encourage all Peer2Peer members to participate annually.

If you have questions about the KPI Benchmarking Study, please reach out to Carrie Stankiewicz at cstankiewicz@ppsapta.org.

KPI Calculator Walkthrough

​Watch this on-demand recording for a guided walkthrough of the KPI Calculator developed by APTA Private Practice. Mike Horsfield demonstrates how to enter your data, review benchmarks, and identify key opportunities for improvement. 

Unravel the mysteries of the KPI calculator and explore its functionality with this on-demand recording! Watch as Mike Horsfield helps walk you through the KPI calculator, a tool created by the APTA Private Practice to help you look at your data, spot your benchmark, and identify where your greatest opportunities are.

Before watching, download the KPI Calculator and enter your metrics and benchmarks so you can follow along!

Watch KPI Walkthrough

Download Calculator 

To help you get the most out of the Peer2Peer NetWorks Summit, please review the resources below in advance.

These materials will provide shared context, introduce key concepts that will be referenced during sessions, and help you come prepared for meaningful discussion with your peers.

Your Most Important Pre-Work:

Come to the Summit having completed your KPI submission and reviewed your individual Benchmarking Report. Take time to analyze your results and run your numbers through the KPI Calculator to identify where the greatest opportunities lie in your practice. This focused preparation will ensure you arrive ready for meaningful, solution-oriented discussion with your Peer2Peer group.

APTA Private Practice Contracting Series:

Watch or Listen: APTA Private Practice Strategic Contracting Series (Modules 1–7)
Empower yourself to confidently navigate payer contracts with this on-demand, 7-module series designed for private practice owners. The program provides essential knowledge, practical tools, templates, and real-world insights to help you strategically assess contracts, understand financial impact, and advocate effectively for your practice and patients.

The series covers:

• What matters most to payers and where practices have negotiating leverage

• Key types of plans (commercial, Medicaid, Medicare Advantage, Workers’ Compensation, ERISA, and cash pay) and their operational implications

• How to analyze your clinic’s financial data and contract impact

• Modeling in- vs. out-of-network scenarios

• Negotiation strategies, from making the ask to walking away

• Understanding contract language and key terms

• How to collaborate legally through networks or IPAs

This series helps establish a shared foundation for Summit conversations related to contracting, revenue strategy, and practice sustainability.

View Series 

All events (unless otherwise noted, such as dinner) take place at the APTA Centennial Center (3030 Potomac Ave, Alexandria, VA 22301). The Centennial Center is just two Metro stops from the room block at the Hyatt Centric Old Town Alexandria.

Before you dive in, please review the Rules of Engagement Document, which outlines the Peer2Peer program and how we’ll collaborate.

Wednesday, April 29

3:30–6:00 PM – Registration Opens (7th Floor)

• Arrive at the APTA Centennial Center and check in at the front desk. A staff member will guide you to the 7th-floor event space.

4:00–5:00 PM – New Member Orientation |Mike Horsfield, PT, MBA (Paris/Patla)

5:15–6:15 PM – Opening Keynote | Amy Lafko, MSPT, MBA (Paris/Patla)

6:15–7:15 PM – Networking Reception for all NetWork members (Rooftop Terrace)

7:30 PM – Group Dinners (Offsite)

• Dinner is not provided on Wednesday night. We will make a reservation for new Peer2Peer members (Class of 2026), so you can focus on getting to know each other and enjoying your evening. Reservation details will be shared the week of the Summit. Stay tuned!

Thursday, April 30

7:00–8:00 AM – Breakfast on Your Own

• Optional group Metro meet-up: Meet in the lobby of the Hyatt Centric Old Town at 7:45 AM to travel together to the APTA Centennial Center.

8:15–9:15 AM – "Shift Happens" | Justin Moore, PT, DPT & Mike Horsfield, PT, MBA (Paris/Patla)

9:00–11:30 AM – Operating Systems and Strategic Planning Principles | Todd Gifford, PT & Julie Wingen, PT, DPT (Paris/Patla)

11:30 AM–12:30 PM – Lunch Provided

12:30–2:30 PM – KPIs and Meeting Structure: Laying the Groundwork for Success | Mike Horsfield, PT, MBA (Paris)

• Level 10 Agenda

• Issue Processing Form

• Opportunity Processing Procedure

3:00–5:30 PM – Individual Discussions (Check back at the registration table for room assignments)

6:30 PM – End the Day with Dinner & Connection (Offsite)

• Use the restaurant guide to create your own dinner reservation, either with your group or with new connections from the Summit.

• Stay tuned for details on a casual meet-up at a local bar in Old Town.

Friday, May 1

7:30–8:30 AM – Networking Breakfast (Rooftop Terrace)

9:00–11:00 AM – Mastermind Melds: Share-and-Steal Sessions
Connect with members beyond your group in open, peer-driven discussions. Choose two of the four topic rooms:

1. Growth Strategies

2. Operating Systems Adaptations

3. Marketing / Social Media

4. Niche, Cash-Based, or Solo Practice

11:00 AM–12:00 PM – Closing General Session | Mike Horsfield, PT, MBA (Paris/Patla)