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Busting Payment Myths, Part 8: Wherefore the Payment Cut?

Jan 29, 2021/Perspective

PTs are facing Medicare payment cuts. But what does that really mean?

Proposed FY '22 SNF Rule: A PDPM Surprise; CMS Acknowledges Lower Therapy Rates

Apr 13, 2021/Review

CMS says the PDPM is 5% more costly than the previous payment system, and warns SNFs to not let finances "override" clinical judgment.

You Can't Be in Two Places at Once

Nov 1, 2021/Column

We all try to balance our work and personal lives, but some situations can create ethical risk factors that might result in poor decisions.

Epic Lift Capacity Test (ELC)

Jun 16, 2022/Test & Measure

The EPIC Lift Capacity test (ELC) is used to evaluate lifting capacity through different vertical ranges necessary to carry out the occupational demands required for lifting on an occasional or frequent basis.

APTA, ASHA, AOTA to Congress: Let's Take on the Fee Schedule — Here's How

Jun 28, 2023/News

Along with APTA Private Practice, the associations have a plan for reform that could dramatically alter the Medicare payment landscape.

Targeting Fraud and Abuse in Home Health

Nov 1, 2016/Column

CMS launches a pre-claim review demonstration in 5 states. Here are the key points.

A Responsibility to Innovate: Managing the Trends Shaping the Future of Rehab

Nov 1, 2025/Feature

The APTA Future of Rehab Therapy Summit highlighted emerging technologies and partnerships changing rehabilitation and patient care.

MACRA Makes Macro Changes

Sep 1, 2015/Column

As provisions of the new law take effect, PTs had best adopt quality measures and learn more about innovative care-delivery models being created in their communities.

Viewpoints: May 2023

May 1, 2023/Article

Kudos to two recent Defining Moment authors, and a PT with a rare condition works to remember her “why.”

The Big Pictures in the 2024 Fee Schedule

Nov 15, 2023/Article

Don't overlook the details, of course, but also consider these four broad messages the rule is sending.