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CDC: Falls-Related Deaths in the US Rose 31% in 10 Years

May 15, 2018/News

The latest statistics, included in a report from the CDC point to a need for more widespread falls screening and prevention efforts including physical therapy, authors say.

John H.P. Maley Clinical Impact Lectureship Award

Awards

This award acknowledges and honors a physical therapist who has made a significant contribution to the profession in clinical practice.

Skilled Maintenance Therapy Under Medicare

Medicare does indeed cover services to maintain or manage a beneficiary's current condition when no functional improvement is possible if the services are medically necessary and meet the skilled care requirements.

Humana Coverage Limitations: More of the Same

Feb 28, 2018/News

APTA recently voiced its concerns over the ways the health insurer characterizes physical therapy, its imprecise terminology, and its continued noncoverage of aquatic physical therapy and group physical therapy.

APTA Media Tour Delivers the "Choose to Move" Message

Oct 24, 2022/News

The importance of physical activity and the profession's movement expertise were featured in more than two dozen TV and radio interviews.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, June 2022

Jun 15, 2022/Roundup

Members' insight on everything from pelvic floor health to treadmill desks.

Researchers: Studies Show Telehealth to Be 'Feasible and Effective' in Rehab

Sep 19, 2022/Review

A systematic review involving more than 200,000 patients with a variety of conditions revealed consistently positive results for telerehab.

It's Fee Schedule Comment Time. Here's Why Your Story Matters to CMS

Aug 21, 2023/Perspective

Federal agencies have changed how they think about the comments they receive. It's in the profession’s best interest to respond to those changes.

Prior Authorization Comment Letters From APTA Members, Part 2

Feb 27, 2023/Article

We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: an experienced PT's perspective.

Advocacy in Action: Prior Authorization Comment Letters from Members, Part 3

Mar 6, 2023/Article

We're sharing real-world examples of what makes for a great comment letter. This installment: an APTA payment chair's perspective.