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Highlights From NEXT Conference and Exposition 2019

Sep 1, 2019/Feature

From an inspiring account of one person's rise from opioid addiction to a discussion of implementing direct-access physical therapist services in a hospital, APTA's NEXT conference offered sessions, presentations, and networking events for PTs, PTAs, and students. Here are some highlights from the June

Fluid Motions

Jun 1, 2017/Feature

By helping rowers find their form, PTs reduce injury risk and can improve athletes' performance.

Continuous Scale Physical Functional Performance (CS-PFP)

Jan 16, 2013/Test & Measure

Measures physical function, including tasks typically required for independent living; tasks are quantified by time, weight, and distance.

UHC, Optum Tighten Prior Auth Rules for Follow-Up PT Visits Under Many MA Plans

Aug 19, 2024/Article

Outpatient services for many Medicare Advantage patients are impacted, but UHC's Gold Card program could provide some relief.

'Tis Always the Season: APTA's Ongoing Medicare Advocacy

Mar 24, 2021/Roundup

When it comes to CMS, there's no such thing as "off-season." Here's how we're engaging with the agency on multiple fronts.

UnitedHealthcare Holds Firm on Prior Authorization Policy Despite APTA Advocacy

Oct 11, 2024/Article

Meetings with the insurer yielded disappointing outcomes.

Knee Osteoarthritis

Nov 13, 2024/Clinical Summary

OA may be accompanied by pain, immobility, muscle weakness, and a decrease in function and activities of daily living.

The Medicare Payment Cuts: History, What We're Doing, and Your Role in the Fight

Aug 20, 2021/Article

What you need to know about the cuts' origins, the system that created them, and the ways APTA has been advocating for the profession.

The Proposed 2023 Fee Schedule: 4 Things to Know

Aug 3, 2022/Roundup

Of course the proposed cuts are at the center — but there are some significant opportunities for change and making your voice heard.

Well to Do

Aug 1, 2017/Column

Well to Do: Wishing Doesn’t Make It So