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Latest Relief Package: Options for Small Businesses

Apr 1, 2020/News

The CARES Act signed into law on March 27 is aimed at providing relief in a wide range of areas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what the package offers to small businesses.

Getting a Handle on the Fee Schedule, Part 2: 4 Things to Know About the KX Modifier, MIPS, Dry Needling, and Revocation

Nov 26, 2019/News

Beyond the proposed payment cuts for 2021: four things that you should know about the 2020 physician fee schedule rule from CMS.

Are You Fall-Savvy? Take This Quick Quiz

Sep 21, 2018/News

In advance of Falls Prevention Awareness Day, see how you score on this 8-question quiz on falls statistics and screening.

Proposed Home Health Rule Moves Ahead With New Payment System, Allows Therapist Assistants to Furnish Maintenance Therapy

Jul 12, 2019/News

The US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) intends to go full steam ahead with its plans to shift to a new payment system for home health beginning in 2020. The plans are accompanied by other changes that include allowing maintenance therapy to be furnished by physical therapist assistants

Study: ED, Inpatient Visits for Fall Injuries Top $19 Billion Annually

Feb 7, 2024/Review

An analysis of discharge data uncovered patterns that point to the need for more attention on falls prevention.

From PTJ: Avoidance Assessment for Individuals With Shoulder Pain Shows Promise

Apr 9, 2024/Review

Researchers analyzing the Avoidance of Daily Activities Photo Scale for Patients With Shoulder Pain say it's valid and reliable.

New in PTJ: Exploring the Feasibility and Effectiveness of Telerehabilitation

Jun 25, 2024/News

Two recently published articles study adults with chronic low back pain and adults with autism spectrum disorder.

APTA Advocacy in Action: UHC Lessens Prior Authorization Burden for PT Visits Under Many MA Plans

Jan 10, 2025/Article

APTA is "encouraged but not satisfied" with the policy revision.

UHC Continues Refinement of Prior Authorization Policy

Mar 21, 2025/News

Process changes, such as more real-time information and a shortened form for fewer visits, are meant to allow PTs to treat patients quicker.

Final FY ’26 SNF and IRF Rules: Payment Increases and Removal of SDOH Measures

Aug 27, 2025/News

The Big Picture: Effective Oct. 1, 2025, skilled nursing facilities will see a payment increase of 3.2%, which is slightly higher than the 2.8% included in the proposed rule the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services issued earlier this year. Inpatient rehabilitation facilities will see a payment increase