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Proposed CMS Hospitals Rule Ups Payment, Seeks Comment on Equity and Health Data

May 4, 2021/Article

The proposal continues CMS' emphasis on interoperability and expanded quality measures.

Appealing a Denial

Jan 28, 2019/Article

APTA provides general tips and a suite of templated letters that can help you make your case for an appeal.

Study: LBP Patients With Comorbidities at Higher Risk for 'Guideline Discordant' Care

Jun 5, 2017/Review

Comorbidities such as diabetes, mental health issues, and hypertension raise the risk that LBP care uses more resources and veers off-course from guidelines.

Outpatient PT Attitudes and Behaviors: Cardiovascular Disease Screening

Jul 22, 2019/Podcast

Despite the high prevalence of patients either diagnosed with or at risk for CVD, few physical therapists consistently included BP and HR on the initial examination. The results of this survey suggest that efforts to improve understanding of the importance of screening and modifications of clinic policy

APTA-endorsed Legislation Allowing Physical Therapists to Opt Out Under Medicare Introduced in Congress

Jul 1, 2025/News

Legislation was introduced in Congress this week to allow physical therapists to “opt out” of the Medicare program, making it easier for seniors to see the physical therapist of their choice. The Medicare Patient Choice Act (H.R. 4204), sponsored by Reps. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pa., and Don Davis, D-N.C.,

EQ-5D©™ (Health-Related Quality of Life Measure)

Dec 30, 2022/Test & Measure

The EuroQol 5 Dimension 5 Level (EQ-5D-5L) is a self-report survey that measures quality of life across 5 domains: mobility, self-care, usual activities, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression. Each dimension is scored on a 5-level severity ranking that ranges from "no problems" through "extreme

Box and Block Test (BBT)

Oct 6, 2014/Test & Measure

Assesses unilateral gross manual dexterity.

Autism Spectrum Disorder in Under 19s: Support and Management (Reviewed) [NICE CG170]

Jun 14, 2021/CPG

Covers the different ways that health and social care professionals can provide support and treatment for children and young people with autism, their families and carers.

Safe Patient Handling and Movement

Research has found that PTs and PTAs have a high rate of injury when doing manual lifts, making it important to have a thorough understanding of how to avoid risk factors for injury.

New APTA Primary Care Physician Perceptions Research Report

Nov 27, 2024/Report

APTA sought current insights about PCPs' perceptions of PTs and physical therapist services.