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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
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
May 3, 2020/Article
CMS has specific regulations that impact direct access services in hospital-based outpatient settings.
Jun 10, 2024/CPG
This clinical practice guideline from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons provides the best evidence for the diagnosis and treatment of acute isolated meniscal pathology.
Apr 19, 2026/Event
Connect, advocate, and make an impact alongside fellow physical therapy professionals and students on Capitol Hill. Advocate for our profession: Be a part of influencing policies that shape the future of physical therapy. Meet your representatives: Engage directly with elected officials and their staff
Oct 17, 2018/Perspective
With increased expectations to deliver high-quality care, it is important that we meet the standards that are being set for us.
Dec 27, 2019/News
APTA's members-only Medicare physician fee schedule calculator for 2020 is live.
Sep 11, 2018/Review
Researchers say for individuals with traumatic SCI, independent mobility most affects health-related quality of life.
Mar 9, 2021/News
PTs in certain areas already are allowed to secure substitute care for patients. This legislation opens it up to all PTs.
Jun 15, 2020/Roundup
An emergency regulatory relief order is an opportunity to share our ideas on making lasting change at several federal agencies.