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Local Coverage Determinations, known as LCDs, are crucial to payment under Medicare. That's why it's important to understand what they are, how they impact your practice, and how to find a particular LCD.
May 24, 2020/Article
Step-by-step problem-solving diagrams to guide PTs and PTAs.
Aug 18, 2021/Perspective
Faculty can be more intentional in making small but necessary changes in academic physical therapy to overcome at least some of the bias they possess.
Jul 16, 2021/Perspective
Blood flow restriction: it's not just about muscle anymore.
Feb 7, 2019/Article
Participating in a bundled care model can be a wise move, but only if you've taken the time to weigh the risks and benefits—and have an honest look at your practice.
Jun 1, 2018/Column
When it comes to knowledge acquisition, it's important that you know.
Jun 17, 2025/Article
The Big Picture of Aetna’s Policy Change In response to ongoing advocacy efforts by APTA, Aetna has updated its physical therapy policy to provide unrestricted direct access to physical therapist services. Effective June 17, Aetna will no longer require a referral or signed plan of care for physical
Jul 27, 2022/Interview
Hear from the first public member of the APTA Board of Directors.
Aug 12, 2022/Interview
The next APTA Lecture Series event looks at how patients' mental impairments can affect thoughts on pain — and what PTs can do.
Sep 14, 2021/News
The 2021 Maley Lecture was a sobering look at what health care is getting wrong — and a hopeful call for PTs and PTAs to set things right.
