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Learn how to stay in compliance with Medicare while providing supervision to students, PTAs, and physical therapy aides.
Apr 1, 2025/CPG
This clinical practice guideline from APTA Geriatrics provides recommendations for the management of fall risk in community-dwelling adults aged 65 and over. It includes an algorithm to facilitate clinical reasoning (see Figure 1). This CPG replaces the 2015 clinical guidance statement.
Jun 22, 2021/Review
Authors say a better understanding of the factors associated with lower physical therapy use can help focus health care policy advocacy.
Nov 1, 2019/Column
Challenges needn't be challenging. It's all in the approach.
Sep 7, 2022/News
Policy research cosponsored by APTA reveals potential savings through eased PTA and OTA supervision requirements.
Apr 21, 2023/News
The bipartisan legislation would support education on pelvic health and physical therapy for postpartum individuals.
Apr 6, 2021/News
The study of 1.4 million Medicare patients finds differing patient needs, but a consistent result: more therapy = better outcomes.
Feb 1, 2019/Column
There's power in purpose.
May 12, 2021/Author
Justin Moore is Chief Executive Officer of the American Physical Therapy Association.
Jan 1, 2021/Article
As of Jan. 1, 2021, CMS permanently allows PTs in private practice and facility-based settings to render virtual check-ins (HCPCS code G2251) under Medicare.
