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Documentation: Reexamination and Reevaluation

Jan 31, 2018/Article

Reexamination is the process of performing selected tests and measures after the initial examination to evaluate progress and to modify or redirect interventions.

APTA Advocacy Leads to Noridian Updated Guidance on Plan of Care Signature

Oct 14, 2025/News

On Sept. 10, the Medicare Administrative Contractor Noridian Healthcare Solutions amended its existing guidanceĀ on the regulations governing certification of the therapy plan of care. The change, which updates the guidance to reflect the new POC signature exception, comes in response to outreach and

Joint Commission Wants Your Comments on Proposed Pain Assessment and Management Requirements

Apr 23, 2018/News

The Joint Commission is developing new requirements related to pain assessment and management in 3 important settings, and your comments can help shape final standards and more clearly define the roles of PTs and PTAs.

Spending Package: A Win for Telehealth, No Movement on PTA Differential

Mar 11, 2022/News

The $1.5 trillion plan passed with bipartisan support. Here are three takeaways of interest to the physical therapy community.

The Latest at PTJ: New Technology, New Access, and a Packed Issue

Feb 28, 2017/News

As the publishing partnership between Physical Therapy (PTJ), APTA's science journal, and Oxford University Press (OUP) continues, readers are seeing some changes in delivery and access systems. One thing that won't change: PTJ's commitment to highlighting the best in physical therapy research and thoughtful

Congress Approves Temporary Spending Deal With No Fee Schedule Relief

Jan 19, 2024/News

The stopgap agreement expires in March, setting up another opportunity to press for a fee schedule fix.

Defining Moment: Searching for Answers

Apr 1, 2023/Article

For one PT, a lack of meaningful literature led to an illustrious career in clinical physical therapy research.

APTA-Backed Legislation Beefs Up Falls Screening, Prevention by PTs in Medicare

Mar 12, 2024/News

The bipartisan House bill would explicitly refer to PT falls-related services in Medicare's "welcome" visit and annual wellness checks.

How to Get More PTs Involved in Falls Prevention: Practice Resources and Advocacy Efforts

Oct 8, 2024/Podcast

Learn why PTs should be leaders in falls prevention efforts what APTA is doing to improve access to PT-led falls prevention for Medicare beneficiaries and veterans.

Steps To Opening a Cash-Based Service

Nov 22, 2021/Article

Review these practical steps that can be somewhat unique when providing cash-based services for an annual checkup by a physical therapist.