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Coronavirus Update: March 28

Mar 28, 2022/Roundup

COVID relief money recoupment, telehealth, BA.2 variant, a COVID-19/diabetes relationship, and more.

Yes, You Can: How to Invest in Your Career While Paying Down Debt

Apr 13, 2022/Perspective

Paying off debt doesn't have to mean putting career advancement on hold.

4 Videos (and a Podcast) to Get You Ready for Pain Awareness Month

Aug 28, 2019/News

September is National Pain Awareness Month—a perfect opportunity to spread the word about the important role physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) play in the management of pain, and the unique knowledge they bring to the table. Need a reminder of why patient access to physical

Final MA Rule Solidifies Prior Authorization Wins

Apr 27, 2023/News

The APTA-supported provisions announced by CMS will help reduce administrative burden and ensure consistency across MA plans.

Payment Win: CMS Reverses Most of Its Damaging Coding Edits, More Details to Come

Jan 24, 2020/News

APTA and its members engaged in extensive advocacy efforts to convince CMS to rethink its decision.

Study: Early Physical Therapy Provides a Leg Up on Knee Pain

Aug 11, 2021/Review

Research in the military health care system revealed lower costs and symptom recurrence for patients who saw a PT within 30 days.

Win: House Passes Legislation To Reduce 2022 Medicare Cuts; Bill Goes to Senate

Dec 8, 2021/News

The APTA-supported package readied for the Senate includes an offset to the payment cuts and delays in other reductions.

Physical Therapy Licensure Compact

Aug 1, 2019/Article

The compact creates a way for PTs and PTAs to practice or work in multiple states.

Proposed CMS Hospital Payment Rule Includes Payment Increases, Reductions in Reporting and EHR Requirements

Apr 27, 2018/News

In its proposed rule for hospital payment in 2019, CMS is continuing its shift toward fewer reporting requirements and reduced burdens associated with EHRs, while recommending payment increases that could mean a 3.4% boost for some ACHs.

New Fed Report Points to a Pattern of Improper Denials in Medicare Advantage

May 11, 2022/News

The findings from the HHS Inspector General's office echo APTA's longstanding concerns with the system.