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HPSO has been part of the APTA's Member Benefit Program since 1992 and provides coverage to nearly one in three PTs across the nation.
Jun 3, 2020/Author
Anita Bemis-Dougherty, PT, DPT, is vice president of practice at APTA. She has been involved in APTA initiatives including clinical documentation and peer review; fall risk reduction and prevention; scope of practice; PT practice in acute care, the ICU, and the emergency department; revisions to the
Alice Bell, PT, DPT, is a senior specialist, health policy and payment at APTA. She is a board-certified clinical specialist in geriatric physical therapy. Before joining APTA in 2017, she was a practicing clinician for 35 years and involved in Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation demonstration
Aug 14, 2017/Test & Measure
A behavioral pain assessment scale used for nonverbal or preverbal patients who are unable to self-report their level of pain.
May 25, 2023/CPG
This guideline from the American College of Rheumatology outlines initial recommendations on the management of rheumatoid arthritis with exercise, rehabilitation, diet, and additional integrative interventions.
Oct 1, 2015/Column
A resolute patient moves forward-on a treadmill.
Mar 1, 2015/Column
A lesson-filled recovery.
Aug 1, 2025/Advocacy Update
Here’s how APTA members can request PTPAC disbursements to attend campaign events and ensure physical therapists have a seat at the table.
Jan 31, 2018/Article
Discharge documentation should include the reason for the episode conclusion, the date of the episode conclusion, and an relevant objective or subjective information related to the patient's status. Some federal and non-federal payers governmental bodies and payors may require a discharge note for the
Oct 18, 2023/News
A survey conducted by APTA and APTA Private Practice revealed a 10% vacancy rate, fueled in part by clinic growth.
