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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.

APTA's Updated Defensible Documentation Resource Provides Insight, Practical Tips, and More

Feb 26, 2018/News

PTs and PTAs know they can't take their eyes off the ball when it comes to properly documenting care. That's why APTA has revamped and updated its collection of online resources supporting defensible documentation.

It Started with a Meeting

Feb 26, 2019/Perspective

I saw firsthand how a professional association conducted business.

Emerging Leaders and APTA Fellows: A Dialogue

Dec 1, 2018/Feature

The career arc of a PT or PTA often spans many decades. And while the endpoints are separated by age and experience, the lessons learned along the way can be instructive at any point in the journey.

Innovative Program for PT, PTA Academic Leaders Has a New Home

Dec 21, 2022/News

The Fellowship in Higher Education Leadership created by APTA is now a program of the APTA Academy of Education.

Getting an Eyeful: Top APTA Videos of 2018

Dec 26, 2018/Roundup

APTA produced a wide variety of videos during 2018, ranging from a full recording of its live "Beyond Opioids" Facebook Live event to short-form public awareness spots featuring people such as Dani Burt, PT, DPT, an adaptive Olympics champion.

Payers Looking for More Coding Detail

Feb 21, 2018/News

PTs take note: the 59 modifier is a potential red flag for CMS and commercial payers.

APTA Comments on SNFs, IRFs, and Inpatient Payment – And on Medicare as a Whole

Jul 5, 2017/News

Tis the time of year when CMS accepts public comment on next year's batch of proposed rules. This time around, CMS is also asking commenters also weigh in on how the entire system could be more transparent, flexible, simple, and innovative. APTA obliged.

Defining Moment: You Did It

Feb 1, 2024/Column

A special White Coat Ceremony reminds a PT of the lasting impact of her physical therapy career and her commitment as a mother.