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Oct 9, 2018/News
There is little consistency in the ways hospitals assess and promote movement, and almost no acknowledgement of mobility as an outcome measure. That needs to change, and soon, say authors of a new white paper.
Jan 8, 2019/News
Much like an APTA white paper on opioids and pain management published in the summer of 2018, a draft report from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says that it's time to address the gaps in the health care system that make it difficult to follow best practices in addressing pain—including
Sep 27, 2017/News
AGs from 37 states have let the insurance industry know that the fight against the nation's opioid crisis won't be won unless health care providers are encouraged to prioritize nonopioid pain management options over opioid prescriptions for the treatment of chronic, noncancer pain.
Nov 29, 2017/News
Researchers have found that more than 6 out of 10 individuals who died of an opioid-related cause had received a diagnosis for a chronic noncancer pain condition within the preceding year.
May 15, 2020/News
APTA is taking concerns about PDPM and PDGM misapplication directly to physician and consumer groups.
Aug 1, 2022/Column
How to Draft Effective Regulatory Comments to Support Physical Therapy
Mar 28, 2023/Review
Study compared PPCS patients ages 12-65 using nine tests measuring ocular, cervical, and vestibular function.
May 17, 2023/Roundup
The pandemic's effect on the physical therapy profession, the post-PHE provider landscape, exercise effects on lingering symptoms, and more.
Aug 22, 2023/Roundup
It's not all about the cuts. CMS is also signaling the possibility of some major positive changes — and your opinion matters.
Feb 1, 2018/Column
What to do when patients qualify for both Medicare and Medicaid benefits.