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Understanding Risk: Fraud and Abuse Laws

Jul 30, 2020/Article

These five federal fraud and abuse laws are important for physical therapists to know.

Defining Cash Practice

The term “cash practice” can be confusing because it is often used to describe a variety of physical therapy business models.

APTA's Support of Thrive Youth Center Helps LGBTQIA+ Youth in Texas

Jun 24, 2022/Interview

Contributions from APTA were "absolutely crucial" for Thrive’s efforts.

Serving Survivors

Apr 1, 2019/Feature

From pediatrics through palliative care, PTs and PTAs are playing important roles in improving the lives of survivors of cancer. Other health professions are taking notice and endorsing their efforts.

New Bill Seeks To Increase Physical Therapy's Role at Community Health Centers

Sep 29, 2021/News

The bipartisan legislation would ease billing and other restrictions to boost patient access to care, especially in rural areas.

APTA Board Opens Search for Public Member

Jun 4, 2021/News

The new director must be a non-PT or PTA and will have full voting privileges. Application deadline is July 15.

CMS Takes Aim at Prior Authorization in Medicaid, CHIP, and Federal Exchanges

Jan 19, 2021/Review

The final rule pushes payers toward more transparency and consistent deadlines for decisions.

Coronavirus and Long COVID Update, October 2023

Oct 23, 2023/Roundup

SSRIs and Long COVID, Post-COVID-19 organ abnormalities, lingering symptoms among children, and more.

Admissions Process for Physical Therapist Assistant Education Programs

Applications need to be sent directly to the PTA programs.

Legal Topics of Interest

Aug 1, 2019/Article

PTs and PTAs practice in an environment that requires compliance with health care laws, rules, and regulations.