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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.

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.

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.

Our Profession Should Be Community-Minded—and Community-Invested

Jun 4, 2019/Perspective

Our research showed the community was unaware of physical therapy and its role in prevention, beyond catastrophic care.

Military System Study: PTs in Primary Care Provide Safe Treatment and Are Less Likely to Order Ancillary Services or Make Referrals

Aug 12, 2019/Review

A study of military health care adds to the evidence that including PTs as primary care providers is working, both in terms of patient safety and reduced health care utilization.

We Didn't Take Pandemic 101 in PT School: Working in the Acute Care and ICU Setting During the COVID-19 Crisis

May 17, 2020/Perspective

As our medical center closed floors to make the isolation units, we became involved.

House Legislation Would Make Telehealth for PTs and PTAs Permanent in Medicare

Mar 24, 2021/News

If signed into law, the APTA-backed bill would achieve a major association goal. Contact Congress now to voice your support.

An Introduction to Alternative Payment Models

Apr 23, 2019/Article

Alternative payment models can seem hard to understand at first. We break down the basics.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, November 2020

Nov 18, 2020/Roundup

Did you know that APTA members include the NCAA Woman of the Year, a champion cross-country skier, and experts on everything from shaky muscles to frozen shoulders?

Documentation: Conclusion of the Episode of Care Summary

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