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President's Budget Proposes Cuts to Public Health Programs, Health Research, Medicare, and Medicaid

Mar 19, 2019/News

Although characterized by supporters as an approach that "embodies fiscal responsibility," the 2020 federal budget proposal from the Trump administration is facing criticism that the $4.1 trillion plan cuts too deeply into health care and education. Many of the proposed changes run counter to current

APTA, AOTA, ASHA Alert Patients, Physicians to Misuse of SNF and HHA Payment Systems

May 15, 2020/News

APTA is taking concerns about PDPM and PDGM misapplication directly to physician and consumer groups.

Medicare Part B Documentation Requirements

Apr 30, 2019/Article

The following summarizes the documentation requirements required under Medicare Part B.

CDC Long COVID Guidance Acknowledges the Unknown, Stresses Patient Assessment

Jun 21, 2021/News

The new resource echoes many recommendations created by an APTA task force a year ago, and urges providers to listen to patients.

Local Coverage Determinations Under Medicare

Sep 1, 2017/Column

Here's what PTs and PTAs should know about the process.

Urinary Incontinence in Women

Apr 7, 2015/Clinical Summary

PTs evaluate the pelvic floor muscles and develop treatment strategies to help women return to their activities.

Sweat Equity Pays Off

Sep 1, 2020/Column

It's hard to work under a layer of PPE, but the results can be incredibly uplifting.

A Healthy Perspective

Mar 1, 2017/Column

Helping clients take a longer view.

APTA Capitol Hill Day: 300+ Meetings Focused on the Value of Physical Therapy

May 3, 2024/News

A highly successful APTA Capitol Hill Day that brought 230 physical therapy advocates to Washington, D.C., April 14-16.

Physical Function in Intensive Care Test (PFIT) or Physical Function in Intensive Care Test-scored (PFIT-s)

Aug 29, 2017/Test & Measure

This test can be used to guide exercise prescription within the ICU as well as measure functional recovery.