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Jun 14, 2017/Test & Measure
Assesses the extent of catastrophic thinking due to low back pain according to three components: rumination, magnification, and helplessness.
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.
Sep 8, 2026/Policies & Bylaws
HOD P07-26-09-04: APTA supports unified advocacy that leverages the collective expertise and efforts of organizations working to advance sustainable and fair payment policies for physical therapist services.
APTA provides its interpretation of the one-on-one and group codes, using patient care scenarios and an analysis of the proper coding for them. Although these scenarios have been submitted to CMS, APTA has received no response from the agency as to its agreement or disagreement with APTA's interpretations.
Use this toolkit to guide you through a self-assessment of services you provide to college athletic programs.
Sep 1, 2025/Advocacy Update
We sat down with an APTA health policy specialist to look inside the efforts that led to Aetna’s groundbreaking direct access policy change.
Know what to expect before your visit to the APTA Payment Advocacy Summit, July 10-11, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland, Oregon. Expand each section below for details on registration, travel, and on-site logistics.
Jan 11, 2022/Review
The resource is designed for use by PTs and PTAs but benefits the entire PD care team.
Oct 1, 2021/News
While symptoms differ, both conditions share an ebb-and-flow disability pattern that deserves attention, say authors of a commentary.
May 24, 2024/News
Recent changes in Alabama mean that all states now have either provisional or unrestricted access to physical therapy without a referral.
