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2020 Federal Advocacy Forum Coming March 29; Registration Open Through March 16

Jan 17, 2020/News

While 2019 saw some real advocacy achievements for the physical therapy profession, the year also brought challenges to tackle in 2020 — not the least of which is the proposal by Medicare to cut reimbursement to physical therapy in 2021. And with APTA's fight against the cut already in motion, the 2020

APTA 2022 State Legislation Roundup: Prior Authorization, Telehealth, and More

Aug 26, 2022/Roundup

State advocates for the profession racked up some important wins this year. Here are highlights.

PTJ: Estimated 1 in 5 Adults 66+ in Outpatient Therapy Have Cognitive Impairment

Oct 11, 2023/Article

The study of Medicare beneficiaries also revealed better rates for those with higher PA levels and walking ability.

First-Ever APTA Clinical Practice Guideline Targets TKA

Jun 22, 2020/Review

APTA's first self-produced CPG is the first on total knee arthroplasty specifically for the physical therapy profession.

Study: PTs, Family Physicians Similar in Knowledge of LBP Management

Dec 10, 2018/Review

When it comes to management of low back pain, PTs know just as much—and sometimes more—than the family practice physicians who often are sought for primary care.

National Health Emergency Triggers CMS Waivers for Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP

Mar 16, 2020/News

The "blanket waiver" system now in effect eases a wide range of requirements, but CMS still won't reimburse for telehealth by PTs.

2022 CMS Hospitals Rule Ups Payment; Mulls Quality Measures and Equity

Aug 16, 2021/Review

The final rule, which takes effect Oct. 1, also includes slight payment increases for hospitals and long-term care facilities.

NCCI Code Edits: Your Questions Answered

Jan 16, 2020/News

Background: A surprise coding change issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) caused an uproar in the physical therapy community earlier in January, and for good reason: The new requirements state that CMS won't reimburse for certain activity and evaluation codes if they're used

Pain Resources for Physical Therapy Professionals

Sep 13, 2023/Article

A curation of important research, expert insights, and member voices for Pain Awareness Month in September.

Update to CMS Payment Calculations Further Eases Impact of Cut

Jan 6, 2021/News

The new conversion factor released by CMS helps to offset the impact of fee schedule reductions for PT providers.