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Understanding the Impact of Relative Value Units and the RUC on Physical Therapy

A major factor influencing payment for physical therapist services is how the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services values and reimburses Current Procedural Terminology, or CPT, codes. CMS uses Relative Value Units, or RVUs, within the Resource-Based Relative Value Scale, or RBRVS, payment system

APTA Practice Update: Long COVID Resources, Anxiety Screening Practice Advisory, and More

Feb 1, 2023/Podcast

APTA staff experts offer updates to support your practice.

Precision Care and Big Data Are Key to Keeping Up, Maley Lecturer Says

Aug 17, 2022/News

Sue Whitney repeatedly challenged the profession to 'think bigger' — including around the importance of collecting data.

Sensory Impairment Linked to Function Deficits, Earlier Mortality in Adults 70+

Feb 21, 2024/Review

Authors of a study of 1,800 older adults say their findings point to the need for sensory screenings to lower risk of functional decline.

Six Ways To Build a Resilient Mindset That Can Weather Tough Times

Jan 18, 2022/Open Access

When something like a health crisis sweeps the nation, threatening your practice, patients' health, and basic sources of happiness, it's a lot harder to dredge up positive emotions and feelings.

Choose a Career in Physical Therapy

APTA is recruiting the next generation of physical therapists and physical therapist assistants — and we need your help. Learn how you can get involved in making a difference for the next generation.

APTA Honors & Awards Program

We recognize outstanding achievements by our members through an annual honors and awards program.

Outcomes Measurement

Outcomes are important in direct management of individual patient care and for the opportunity they provide the profession in collectively comparing care and determining effectiveness.

Your Practice

APTA has resources to support your practice, from licensure, to documentation, to payment.

Patients With Vertigo: Moving Forward

Jun 16, 2021/Perspective

Can you effectively manage individuals with the diagnosis of "vertigo"? The answer is yes.