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Appropriate Use of Designations

Apr 27, 2020/Open Access

House position: APTA's 2016 House of Delegates amended the position HOD P06-19-51-57 to limit the use of abbreviated designations after a physical therapist's or physical therapist assistant's name.

PQRS and MIPS: A Quality Reporting Update

May 1, 2016/Column

Reporting requirements for PTs in private practice are the same this year as last. Change is coming, however.

Defining Moment | What Is Physical Therapy, Really?

Dec 1, 2025/Column

A chance conversation with an old friend opened one PT's eyes to how easily patient trust can be lost.

Proposed Rules on Electronic Health Information Seek Better Patient Access, More Interoperability

Feb 11, 2019/News

With the release of proposed rules aimed at increasing the interoperability of electronic health information (EHI) among insurers and eliminating EHI "information blocking" practices, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is sending a clear signal: it intends to move ahead with a push

New Rules Aim to Ease Patient Access to Their Health Data

Mar 10, 2020/News

Two related rules touch health IT vendors, health care facilities, and providers — and come down hard on "information blocking" that prevents patients from accessing their electronic health records. 

Local Coverage Determinations Under Medicare

Sep 1, 2017/Column

Here's what PTs and PTAs should know about the process.

APTA Digital Health App Library Saves Members Time; Empowers Patient Care

Feb 1, 2026/Column

APTA’s new digital health app helps members find high-quality, evidence-based digital health tools.

Preventing Reinjury in Surgical Patients

Dec 1, 2017/Column

Here's how PTs can best avoid potential problems and reduce litigation risks.

Targeting an Enhanced Year

Mar 1, 2015/Column

Helping clients hit their personal bulls eye.

CMS Moves to Allow Digital Communications by PTs

Mar 17, 2020/News

The new regulatory waivers will allow PTs, OTs, and SLPs to engage in patient-initiated "e-visits" for purposes of assessment and management services.