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APTA-Supported VA Change Will Expand Use of Telehealth for PT Services

May 11, 2018/News

The VA is following through on a proposal to dramatically expand the use of telehealth services across state lines for VA beneficiaries.

$9.7 Million PCORI Grant Will Fund Research on Physical Therapy vs CBT for LBP

May 7, 2018/News

A recently announced $74 million grants program includes a $9.7 million award for a project focused on comparing physical therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy in the treatment of chronic nonspecific LBP. APTA member Julie Fritz, PT, PhD, is the principal investigator for the study.

From PT in Motion: PTs Improving the Health of Communities

May 2, 2018/News

Featured in the May issue of PT in Motion magazine: "Reaching Beyond the Clinic," an exploration of how PTs are engaging in community health promotion in a variety of settings.

CMS Proposes Major Change in SNF Payment System

Apr 30, 2018/News

On April 27, CMS unveiled its proposed SNF rule for 2019, which includes plans to replace the existing SNF case-mix methodology, known as Resource Utilization Groups Version IV (RUG-IV) with an entirely new system dubbed the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).

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.

Successful WCPT Efforts in Africa Subject of Capitol Hill Meeting

Apr 25, 2018/News

WCPT is making a difference in the lives of people in need of rehabilitation in conflict-affected countries in Africa, thanks to an innovative program supported by the Leahy War Victims Fund, a special USAID program created by US Sen Patrick Leahy (VT) and funded by Congress.

PTJ Special Issue Podcasts: Physical Therapy for Pain May Reduce Overall Costs, Opioid Use

Apr 25, 2018/News

For some patients, physical therapy can both decrease overall health care utilization and save money down the road.

2018 APTA Honors and Awards Program Recipients Announced

Apr 23, 2018/News

APTA's national awards program has announced the full 2018 list of recipients of recognition for their outstanding contributions to the physical therapy profession.

2017 APTA Annual Report Posted

Apr 24, 2018/News

The 2017 APTA Annual Report provides an overview of a year fueled by collaboration and marked by accomplishments in areas ranging from national public relations campaigns to membership milestones and the end of the hard cap on payment for rehabilitation services under Medicare.

APTA's Member Renewal Efforts Earn National Award

Apr 20, 2018/News

ASAE announced that APTA’s multipronged initiative to retain members was selected as this year's Gold Circle award winner for outstanding member retention campaign. The campaign was part of #APTA100K, a larger APTA push to reach 100,000 members.