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Jul 9, 2025/Article
In this review: Medicare and Medicaid Programs: Calendar Year 2026 Home Health Prospective Payment System Rate Update; Requirements for the HH Quality Reporting Program and the HH Value-Based Purchasing Expanded Model; Durable Medical Equipment, Prosthetics, Orthotics, and Supplies Competitive Bidding
Nov 1, 2025/Feature
Nancy Bloom calls for PTs to embrace their role as doctors of physical therapy and movement system experts.
Sep 5, 2018/Review
The CDC has issued what it says are the first-ever comprehensive clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and management of pediatric TBI.
Oct 22, 2019/Review
A review found that the estimated annual cost of health care waste ranges from a total of $760 billion to $935 billion.
Apr 10, 2020/News
A $30 billion emergency relief package began rolling out on April 10, making direct deposits into provider and facility accounts based on 2019 Medicare billing.
Jun 22, 2023/Live Webinar
Inside intel from APTA's Health Policy and Payment team on the most significant and impactful federal and commercial payer policy updates in 2023.
Apr 22, 2019/News
In a proposed change strongly supported by APTA, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) could see more flexibility when it comes to the number of residents considered acceptable for "group therapy" under Medicare. The loosened definition is part of the proposed fiscal year (FY) 2020 payment rule for SNFs
Mar 16, 2020/News
The "blanket waiver" system now in effect eases a wide range of requirements, but CMS still won't reimburse for telehealth by PTs.
Awards
These awards recognize physical therapist and physical therapist assistant students in their final year of an accredited program, and faculty members pursuing post-professional doctoral degrees, for their professional character and academic excellence.
Sep 10, 2018/Review
There's more work to be done to improve care in the wake of the 2013 Jimmo v Sebelius settlement.