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The COVID-19 pandemic has led to rapid and much-needed advancement in acceptance of telehealth as a treatment mode for PTs and PTAs. Many states have issued emergency rules allowing PTs (and in some instances PTAs) to provide telehealth services. Commercial insurers, state Medicaid programs, and Medicare also have authorized temporary coverage and payment for two-way, real-time interactive telehealth services furnished remotely by PTs and PTAs.
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APTA Analysis Reveals Greater Long-Term Payment Gains in Medicare ProposalYears of APTA advocacy helped shape proposed changes that could improve Medicare payment, but member input is needed to finalize the change.
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Remote Therapeutic Monitoring at a Turning Point
The remote therapeutic monitoring, or RTM, proposed changes in the 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule have the rehab therapy world talking, and largely
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Modest Payment Increases Finalized by CMS for SNFs and IRFs
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released its final fiscal year 2027 rules for skilled nursing facilities and inpatient rehabilitation
