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Discharge documentation should include the reason for the episode conclusion, the date of the episode conclusion, and an relevant objective or subjective information related to the patient's status. Some federal and non-federal payers governmental bodies and payors may require a discharge note for the
The APTA Association Leadership Scholars Program is designed to build future association leaders, both nationally and locally.
Aug 1, 2025/Advocacy Update
Here’s how APTA members can request PTPAC disbursements to attend campaign events and ensure physical therapists have a seat at the table.
Feb 1, 2018/Article
Last year, CMS proposed significant changes in the home health and skilled nursing settings, seeking to improve the value of payment in postacute care. PTs and PTAs must understand what's behind these efforts, what they need to do, and what may lie ahead.
Dec 1, 2017/Feature
Many women's health PTs treat patients during and after pregnancy. Here are some of the services they offer-and why they say it's important to spread the word to other health care professionals.
May 1, 2025/Feature
APTA CSM in Houston has come and gone, but if you were there, chances are you won’t be forgetting the event any time soon.
Sep 1, 2024/Column
APTA President Herr: 4 Takes on Embracing Change for the Better
Aug 1, 2019/Column
APTA and its chapters offer a variety of member resources to promote advocacy for appropriate payment of physical therapist services.
Feb 27, 2024/Resource
The quality performance category of MIPS evaluates the quality of care you deliver by measuring health care processes, outcomes, and patient experiences of care.
May 1, 2016/Feature
An upcoming summit will explore the implications and goals of recognizing the movement system as the core of physical therapist practice, education, and research. Meanwhile, here's some background to bring you up-to-date.