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A Comprehensive Look at Music Therapy Licensure

Music therapy licensure has expanded across the United States, but does it actually impact reimbursement? This article examines licensure and public funding pathways across all 50 states, comparing regulatory status with Medicaid access and published rates. Rather than advocacy or assumption, it offers a data-driven analysis of what licensure does - and does not - appear to influence in the economics of the profession.

Advocacy

Healthcare Systems

Insurance & Funding

| Dec 31, 2025

Breaking Down The Music Therapy Licensure Act: What Florida’s New Bill Does (and Doesn’t) Do

Music therapy licensure is back on the table in Florida. This article breaks down the newly filed Music Therapy Licensure Act - what the bill actually does, why past efforts failed, how the legislative process works, and what makes this attempt different. Rather than advocacy or speculation, it offers a clear, policy-literate analysis of licensure, the role of the Sunrise Act, recent service disruptions, and the limits of what licensure can realistically solve.

Sustainability & Growth

Thought Leadership

| Dec 1, 2025

The Boom of the Micro Practice: The Good, The Bad, and The Risky

As music therapists increasingly turn to freelance work and self-employment, the micro practice is reshaping the profession. This in-depth article explores why early-career clinicians are going solo, the benefits and risks of this model, and what it means for the future of music therapy.

Advocacy

Healthcare Systems

Insurance & Funding

Sustainability & Growth

Thought Leadership

| Oct 18, 2025

The Future of Music Therapy in Florida

Florida’s Medicaid system for music therapy is undergoing a major shift. Following the end of Sunshine Health’s contract with MTM, providers are facing delayed payments, reduced reimbursement rates, and stricter credentialing requirements. This in-depth MusicMED feature breaks down what happened, why it matters, and how these changes could redefine access to care across Florida.

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Latest Articles

A Comprehensive Look at Music Therapy Licensure

Breaking Down The Music Therapy Licensure Act: What Florida’s New Bill Does (and Doesn’t) Do

The Boom of the Micro Practice: The Good, The Bad, and The Risky

The Future of Music Therapy in Florida

Submit your writing to our Editorial Board for review.
Every article published in Fermata is eligible for 10 CMTEs.

Fermata: A MusicMED Publication

Latest Articles

A Comprehensive Look at Music Therapy Licensure

Breaking Down The Music Therapy Licensure Act: What Florida’s New Bill Does (and Doesn’t) Do

The Boom of the Micro Practice: The Good, The Bad, and The Risky

The Future of Music Therapy in Florida

Submit your writing to our Editorial Board for review.Every article published in Fermata is eligible for 10 CMTEs.

Submit your writing to our Editorial Board for review.
Every article published in Fermata is eligible for 10 CMTEs.