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Local Coverage Determinations

Oct 24, 2018/Article

Understanding what they are, how they impact your practice and how to access the National Coverage Database to find a particular LCD.

Choosing Wisely at 5: Is It Making a Difference (And What About the Next 5 Years)?

Nov 14, 2017/News

Five years into the ABIM Foundation's "Choosing Wisely" campaign, most health care providers and consumers who've heard about it agree that the initiative has something important to say about avoiding unnecessary tests and procedures. But has that awareness increased significantly, and does it translate

2018 NEXT: Making the Case for the PT and PTA Role in Disaster and Emergency Responses

Jun 28, 2018/News

A panel of 4 PTs with firsthand experience in responding to emergencies agree: PTs and PTAs have an important role to play in responding to these situations. The problem, they say, is that not everyone fully understands that role—including many PTs and PTAs.

Study: Use of Nonopioid Pain Treatment Rises Significantly From 2011 to 2019

Nov 10, 2022/Review

Physical and occupational therapy made significant gains in prevalence for both chronic and post-surgery pain treatment.

Speak Out on Proposed Orthotics and Prosthetics Rule: Here's How

Feb 26, 2017/News

APTA is making it easy for members to let CMS know what they think.

Education and Workforce Legislation Advocacy

More needs to be done to care for the physical therapy workforce.

Access and Opportunity Scholarship Fund Awards

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.

Comments: Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters Proposed Rule for CY 2020

Feb 19, 2019/Comment Letters

EHBs are a package of benefits that ensure that certain health plans offered in the state Health Insurance Exchanges provide a baseline of coverage, benefits, and services to their enrollees.

APTA Comments to Ways and Means Committee on Modernizing Stark Law

Jul 18, 2018/Comment Letters

APTA Comments to Ways and Means Committee for Modernizing Stark Law to Ensure the Successful Transition from Volume to Value in the Medicare Program hearing.

Pro Bono Physical Therapist Services and Organization Support

Aug 30, 2018/Policies & Bylaws

House guideline: Outlines guiding principles related to member-provided pro bono services or support of organizations that meet the health needs of people who are economically disadvantaged.