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Dec 28, 2017/News
In a move strongly supported by APTA, the insurer lifted the prior authorization requirement for outpatient physical therapy.
Jul 31, 2017/News
An analysis of a national health survey shows that Americans with chronic pain are older, under more financial stress, and more likely to live with 1 or more comorbidities compared with the average respondent.
Dec 22, 2017/News
Congress has recessed without addressing the Medicare therapy cap in any meaningful way. The inaction is particularly disappointing for APTA and other stakeholders given that a bipartisan agreement had been reached to permanently end the hard cap.
Aug 29, 2018/Review
Ambulatory cardiac rehabilitation should be routine for patients with cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction.
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Dec 20, 2019/News
APTA and two other organizations are urging HHAs to keep patient access front-and-center and avoid "unnecessary staffing changes."
Aug 17, 2018/Review
More hospitals should incorporate PTs into their emergency department workflow.
Jul 9, 2018/News
A new "roadmap" adds to the voices calling for increased patient access to nonpharmacological and multidisciplinary approaches to pain management.
May 23, 2018/News
Congress moves toward approval of an expansion of care options for VA patients and the VA announces that it's ending a contractor relationship.