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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.

UnitedHealthcare Allows Telehealth for Physical Therapy

Mar 27, 2020/News

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

Benchmarking in Academic Physical Therapy

Jan 10, 2022/Podcast

The first wave of this study's findings provides insights into physical therapist education and identified differences between physical therapist and medical student perceptions.

PTJ Author Interview With Amit Kumar: Value-Based Programs and Initiating Home Health Care After Joint Replacement

Nov 28, 2023/Podcast

Can a shift in payment models impact the quality of care?

2024 APTA Leadership Scholars Program Welcomes New Class

Feb 2, 2024/News

The 25 selected PTs, PTAs, and students bring diverse experiences and perspectives to the program.

Call for National Plan To Address PASC

Mar 31, 2021/Statement

APTA joins AAPM&R in calling for a national plan to address the needs of the growing number of individuals who have post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infections, or PASC, sometimes referred to as "long COVID."

How Do Physicians Perceive Physical Therapy? We Asked Them

Dec 17, 2024/News

Primary care physicians say they have a very positive overall view of physical therapy and a high level of trust for the care PTs provide.

Medicare Payment Thresholds for Outpatient Therapy Services

The former Medicare therapy caps are now annual thresholds that PTs are permitted to exceed for medically necessary services.

Should You Participate in a Bundled Care Model? Considerations, Pros, and Cons

Feb 7, 2019/Article

Participating in a bundled care model can be a wise move, but only if you've taken the time to weigh the risks and benefits—and have an honest look at your practice.