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Researchers Say Mobility Is Key Quality-of-Life Issue for Individuals With SCI

Sep 11, 2018/Review

Researchers say for individuals with traumatic SCI, independent mobility most affects health-related quality of life.

Study: 61% of Opioid-Related Deaths Linked to Chronic Pain Diagnosis

Nov 29, 2017/News

Researchers have found that more than 6 out of 10 individuals who died of an opioid-related cause had received a diagnosis for a chronic noncancer pain condition within the preceding year.

2020 Physician Fee Schedule Calculator Now Available

Dec 27, 2019/News

APTA's members-only Medicare physician fee schedule calculator for 2020 is live.

APTA Capitol Hill Day 2026

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

Direct Access and Medicare in Hospital-Based Outpatient Settings

May 3, 2020/Article

CMS has specific regulations that impact direct access services in hospital-based outpatient settings.

From PT in Motion Magazine: PTs and Patient Support Groups

Apr 3, 2017/News

Patients can benefit from getting to know and interact with others facing similar challenges.

CMS: Potential Flexibility for Hospital Outpatient Department PTs and PTAs in Care Delivery; PTAs can Furnish Telehealth in Private Prac...

May 6, 2020/News

CMS representatives say hospitals could opt for a process to designate outpatients' homes as "temporary expansion locations" to allow for remote care.

Responding to Targeted Medical Review

Jul 1, 2017/Column

CMS is reviewing some therapy claims that exceed the $3,700 Medicare Part B threshold. Here's what to know, and what to do, if you are contacted

Is Residency Training for Me?

Aug 18, 2019/Perspective

Evidence-based practice and training in the scientific principles underlying practice applications are at the core of residency training.

Medicare Telehealth Coverage for Physical Therapists (Recorded Event)

May 7, 2020/Article

What's happening in Medicare in relation to telehealth and what APTA is doing to continue to advocate on behalf of the profession