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US Receives Failing Grades on Walking and Walkability

Oct 25, 2017/News

The US received a C among 2 Ds, 5 Fs, and an "incomplete" when it comes to walking and walkable communities, according to a recently released report card from the National Physical Activity Plan Alliance (NPAPA). APTA is an alliance partner.

Fairytale Physical Therapy: A Magical Activity for Students and Patients

Jun 14, 2017/Perspective

We have found a way to bring a fun, emotional escape for children in hospitals.

Virtual NEXT

Jun 3, 2020/Event

Access more than 20 courses with related CEUs, plus several special recorded sessions and live online events, for only $20.

CMS Wants Medicare Advantage to Increase Telehealth Coverage

Oct 29, 2018/News

In a proposed rule, CMS gives the green light to expand coverage for telehealth in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. But when—and if—those changes would affect PTs remains an open question.

CMS Proposes Major Change in SNF Payment System

Apr 30, 2018/News

On April 27, CMS unveiled its proposed SNF rule for 2019, which includes plans to replace the existing SNF case-mix methodology, known as Resource Utilization Groups Version IV (RUG-IV) with an entirely new system dubbed the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).

MIPS Is Here

Apr 1, 2019/Column

This is what you need to know now.

PTs Helping to Heal Survivors of Torture

Nov 1, 2017/Feature

Their numbers in the United States are higher than you might think. Here's what to look for and how best to meet their needs.

APTA Public Policy Priorities: Equity, Appropriate Payment, Better Care Delivery

Feb 26, 2021/News

The association's roadmap for its advocacy efforts is rooted in the transformative power of the profession.

Portal for Reporting How Relief Money Was Spent Opens Jan. 15 — With a Change

Oct 5, 2020/News

The HHS portal will be open for 30 days, and providers have to adopt a new way of calculating revenues lost due to the pandemic.

Final CMS Rule for SNFs: a 2.2% Increase and Ongoing Monitoring of PDPM

Aug 3, 2020/Review

CMS will continue to collect information from APTA and others on how SNFs are reacting to the payment system.