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New CPT Codes Allow PTs to Conduct, Bill for Remote Monitoring

Jan 7, 2019/News

The 2019 Physician Fee Schedule includes CPT codes that allow PTs to conduct and bill Medicare for remote monitoring.

How-To Guide to Getting Students Involved in Your State

Feb 13, 2017/Perspective

Student leaders in New York tell us how they ramped up student involvement and engagement in their state, and how you can too.

News From NEXT: Rural Health Care has Plenty of Challenges, Promising Opportunities

Jun 26, 2019/News

When it comes to rural health, there's no denying that there are demographic and financial challenges that can affect care. But there are also opportunities for improvement, and physical therapists (PTs) and physical therapist assistants (PTAs) need to be ready to advocate for—and when necessary, create—those

New APTA Policy Priorities Push for a More Wellness-Oriented, Value-Based, and Accessible Health Care System

Feb 8, 2019/News

APTA's newest advocacy roadmap puts the current state of health care in the United States in stark terms—and commits the association to working for change. Describing the United States as being "at a crossroads," the association's 2019-2020 Public Policy Priorities document characterizes the country's

Would You Recognize the Symptoms of ALS?

Jun 21, 2023/Article

When it comes to ALS, early diagnosis is important. Be aware of the indicators.

Diversity in the Profession: It's Up to Us

Nov 12, 2017/Perspective

We need to be proactive and initiate change.

100 Days of Service Member Profile: Ricardo Fernandez, PT, PhD

Oct 5, 2021/Perspective

"I have made it my mission in life to spend my time honoring our nation's veterans, service members, and their families."

Documentation: Conclusion of the Episode of Care Summary

Jan 31, 2018/Article

Discharge documentation should include the reason for the episode conclusion, the date of the episode conclusion, and an relevant objective or subjective information related to the patient's status. Some federal and non-federal payers governmental bodies and payors may require a discharge note for the

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, November 2020

Nov 18, 2020/Roundup

Did you know that APTA members include the NCAA Woman of the Year, a champion cross-country skier, and experts on everything from shaky muscles to frozen shoulders?

Embracing the Wall

Jun 1, 2017/Column

Barriers are inevitable. They needn't be roadblocks.