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Defining Cash Practice

May 24, 2020/Article

The term “cash practice” can be confusing because it is often used to describe a variety of physical therapy business models.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Oct 20, 2011/Clinical Summary

PTs provide skilled interventions to reduce dyspnea and improve endurance, strength, and quality of life for people with COPD.

PT Supervision of PTAs: How and Why We Are #BetterTogether

Aug 6, 2018/Perspective

In my last 2 years of undergrad, I supervised a group of student mentees and, admittedly, I made mistakes. I had more job responsibilities than the people I supervised did. I was trusted with more responsibilities than they were. So my opinion should always trump theirs, right? Wrong. It was a disaster.

New White Paper Presses for Consistent Mobility Assessments, More Outcome Measures for Hospitalized Older Adults

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.

Ready for MIPS? Take This Quick Quiz

Nov 28, 2018/News

Are you ready for what's coming? Take this quick quiz to find out how much you know about MIPS.

Congress Introduces APTA-Supported Bill to Increase Payment Under 2025 Medicare Fee Schedule

Oct 29, 2024/News

In anticipation of the 2025 fee schedule final rule, a new bipartisan bill would change an expected 2.8% cut to a 1.9% increase.

Coding for Timed Codes

Mar 22, 2021/Article

Over the years there has been much confusion over the coding of minutes when billing private payers. APTA recommends billing be consistent to all payers.

New Federal Student Loan Changes Over COVID-19

Apr 1, 2020/Article

There is some potentially good news when it comes to students who have federal student loans.

Too Much Focus on Productivity Increases Risk of Unethical Behavior, Say Researchers

Mar 22, 2019/Review

A survey of PTs and PTAs in Texas found that while not widespread, instances of observed unethical behavior were associated with increases in expected productivity.

Commended for My Eagerness

Feb 4, 2019/Perspective

I soon learned that #PTFam is more than just a hashtag.