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Direct-to-Employer Services: Why PTs Should Work With Employers to Manage Population Health

Sep 14, 2021/Position Paper

There are plenty of good reasons for PTs to work directly with employers or employer groups to manage population health in addition to individual patients and clients.

Payment and Regulatory Update: September 22, 2021

Jul 21, 2021/Members Only

Topics discussed: Provider relief funding, vaccine mandates, DMEPOS, SNF and IRF final rules and commercial payer updates.

APTA Practice Advisory: CMS COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination Rule

Jan 20, 2022/Resource

On Nov. 4, CMS and OSHA issued federal regulations on COVID-19 vaccine mandates. Review APTA's practice advisory to to understand how this rule might impact your practice.

APTA Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy: Interventions for the Management of Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain: Revision 2021 (CPG+)

Oct 31, 2021/CPG

Update to the 2012 Academy of Orthopaedic Physical Therapy,CPG for low back pain (LBP). The overall objective of this update was to provide recommendations on interventions delivered by physical therapists or studied in care settings that included physical therapy providers.

Patients With Pain: An Algorithm for Coordinated Care

Jan 1, 2021/Resource

Pain is a normal warning system for injury, illness or danger, but sometimes it goes beyond its protective purpose. APTA developed this algorithm to guide you through managing individuals who have or are at risk for pain.

Clinical Continuing Education for Individuals Other Than Physical Therapists and Physical Therapist Assistants

Sep 20, 2019/Policies & Bylaws

HOD P06‐19‐68‐32:  Describes how individuals other than PTs and PTAs may participate in continuing education.

The Squeeze on Physical Therapy

Jun 2, 2022/Handouts

This handout shows how the impact of payment reduction can reduce the supply of physical therapist services.

APTA Practice Advisory: Vaccine Administration

Mar 18, 2021/Resource

Access information on vaccine administration at the state level, including current stance on permitting PTs and PTAs to administer the vaccine.

Serving Patients With Limited English Proficiency: Professional Responsibility

Jan 25, 2021/Resource

Clear communication is a prerequisite to providing responsible care, ensuring patient safety, and optimizing outcomes.

Component and Institutional Group Documents

Nov 29, 2022/Policies & Bylaws

Board Policy: Describes how APTA's federated model is strengthened by ensuring consistency with APTA documents, policies, and positions.