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New Medicare ID System Goes Fully Operational on January 1, 2020

Oct 23, 2019/News

Time's (nearly) up: if you haven't transitioned to Medicare's new patient identifier system, you need to make the switch by December 31. Recently, the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that the 21-month period for transition to the Medicare Beneficiary Identifier (MBI) is

Final 2020 Fee Schedule: CMS Relents on PTA Differential System for 2020; Presses on With Planned 8% Cut to Physical Therapy in 2021

Nov 4, 2019/News

A major win, and a major challenge: that's what APTA and the profession are facing with CMS' release of the 2020 fee schedule.

Study: Despite Guidelines for OA, Rates of Physician Referral to Physical Therapy Remained Low, Orthopedic Surgeon Narcotic Prescription...

Oct 28, 2019/Review

Orthopedic surgeons and PCPs don't seem to be getting the message, according to researchers.

Study: Patients in Cardiac Rehab Are Older, Less Healthy, and Have More Diverse Needs Than Patients 20 Years Ago

May 14, 2019/Review

The use of cardiac rehabilitation has grown over time, but with that growth comes changes to patient demographics that present new challenges.

The Good Stuff: Members and the Profession in the Media, May 2019

May 15, 2019/News

"The Good Stuff" is an occasional series that highlights recent media coverage of physical therapy and APTA members, with an emphasis on good news and stories of how individual PTs and PTAs are transforming health care and society every day. Enjoy! Heard the one about the PT? Kyle Gadapee, SPT, was among

Study Reveals Racial Disparities in Postdischarge Rehab After Traumatic Injury

May 28, 2019/Review

Researchers found that in groups matched for age, injury type, and injury severity, African Americans were less likely to use rehabilitation services and have outpatient visits postdischarge.

30 Minutes of 'Acute' Exercise Temporarily Boosts Memory-Related Brain Activity, Strengthens Brain Over Time

May 13, 2019/Review

That name on the tip of your tongue might be easier to retrieve after 30 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise.

Move Forward Radio: Individuals Who Are Transgender Deserve Person-Centered Care – Just Like Everyone Else

May 20, 2019/News

This podcast is a must-listen for anyone seeking a better understanding of the importance of providers honoring the individual stories every patient brings to the clinic.

APTA President Sharon Dunn Named Dean of LSU Shreveport's School of Allied Health Professions

Apr 24, 2019/News

APTA President Sharon Dunn, PT, PhD, can now add another achievement to an already lengthy list: Dean of School of Allied Health Professions at Louisiana State University (LSU) Shreveport. On April 23, LSU Shreveport announced that Dunn will take over the reins at the school, which includes the Department

Study: Burnout Comes at a (Literal) Cost to Organizations

Jun 4, 2019/Review

A study of physicians adds another dimension to concerns about burnout: it also comes with a hefty price tag.