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Medicare Payment Changes: 2021

Jan 15, 2021/Resource

2021 brings numerous changes to Medicare regulation related to telehealth, the Physician Fee Schedule payment, NCCI edits, and the Quality Payment Program.

Ottawa Ankle Rules (OAR)

May 24, 2017/Test & Measure

A positive test warrants a radiograph and a negative test suggests the physical therapist can treat the patient without a radiograph.

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)

Aug 8, 2017/Clinical Summary

PTs and PTAs are frequently involved in the care of patients at risk for, or with, coronary artery disease.

MACRA Makes Macro Changes

Sep 1, 2015/Column

As provisions of the new law take effect, PTs had best adopt quality measures and learn more about innovative care-delivery models being created in their communities.

Defining Moment | A Melding of My Two Passions

Nov 1, 2025/Column

An athlete turned physical therapist found her purpose where her two worlds met — helping older adults stay active, competitive, and strong.

Compliance Matters: Supervision Requirements for PTAs and Physical Therapy Students

May 1, 2018/Column

Supervision Requirements for PTAs and Physical Therapy Students

APTA President’s Note | Innovation in Action

Sep 1, 2025/Article

In this month’s column, APTA President Kyle Covington, PT, DPT, PhD, explores how innovation drives progress — and PTs and PTAs are leading the way.

UnitedHealthcare Allows Telehealth for Physical Therapy

Mar 27, 2020/News

During the health emergency, the payer will reimburse physical therapy delivered via telehealth services.

Proposed 2023 Outpatient Payment Rule Presents Advocacy Opportunity

Jul 25, 2022/Review

Physical therapy payment isn't impacted by the Medicare payment rule, but the proposal opens a door for comment on pain management.

HHS Expands Nondiscrimination Protections in ACA, Rehabilitation Act

May 6, 2024/News

Medicare B providers are now included in the provisions, some of which have been expanded to include protections based on sexual identity.