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Apr 7, 2020/News
Three insurance giants have each announced temporary benefit changes allowing PTs to bill for telehealth.
Apr 6, 2020/News
HIPAA enforcement relaxed, PTs and PTAs among the health care workers who could be "exempted" from expanded sick leave, COVID-19's link to CVD, and more.
APTA has been providing frequently updated information on the COVID-19 pandemic. Two association webpages now contain new and consolidated information and resources related to telehealth and the profession’s role in national and world crises.
Apr 2, 2020/News
Aetna joins UnitedHealthcare among the commercial insurers that have expanded coverage from more limited e-visit provisions.
Apr 8, 2020/News
Expanded APTA resources on patient management, weekly CDC COVID-19 summaries, and an adjusted coronavirus model.
Mar 18, 2020/News
Waivers by CMS that allow for limited digital communication with patients, known as e-visits, have triggered a wave of questions. Here are our answers to the ones we hear most often.
Mar 19, 2020/News
AHCA and NCAL release guidelines for PTs, OTs, and SLPs in long-term care facilities; Aetna expands telehealth and e-visit coverage; APTA to host e-visit Facebook Live event, and more.
Mar 23, 2020/News
Tips on what to ask about telehealth; guidance on paid leave law; coronavirus "self-checker"; CMS enrollment relief, and more.
Mar 24, 2020/News
APTA joins effort for stepped up NPE response by Congress; new template letter for telehealth; wound care considered "essential," and more.
APTA answers questions about e-visits and schedules an online town hall; experts offer recommendations for rehab providers; CDC offers guidance on return-to-work for health care providers, and more.