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National Health Emergency Triggers CMS Waivers for Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP

Mar 16, 2020/News

The "blanket waiver" system now in effect eases a wide range of requirements, but CMS still won't reimburse for telehealth by PTs.

APTA Cosponsored Study: Direct Access to Physical Therapy for LBP Saves Money, Lowers Utilization Better When It’s Unrestricted

Nov 8, 2019/Review

Does unrestricted direct access to a physical therapist (PT) make a difference compared with "provisional" direct access systems?

Study: Even in After-Hours Settings, Seeing a PT First for MSK Conditions in the Emergency Department Saves Time, Reduces Opioid Prescri...

Mar 11, 2020/Review

Primary contact was with a PT in the ED leads to fewer orthopedic referrals and opioid prescriptions.

House, Senate Legislation Could Lead to Major PT Telehealth Opportunities in Medicare

Nov 1, 2019/News

Companion bills in the US Senate and House of Representatives could open the doors to wider use of telehealth in Medicare,

Final Home Health Rule Cements PDGM, Allows PTAs to Perform Maintenance Therapy

Nov 1, 2019/News

What's in the final 2020 home health payment rule from CMS?

Final Outpatient Payment Rule From CMS Eases Supervision, Moves Ahead With 'Site Neutral' Payment Despite Lawsuit

Nov 5, 2019/Review

Continued trends toward easing supervision burdens.

Foundation, CoHSTAR Offer Fellowship and Scholarship Opportunities

Oct 25, 2019/News

Research-minded postdoctoral physical therapists (PTs) and PTs currently enrolled in a doctoral studies program, take note: multiple opportunities for fellowships and scholarships are now available. Here's a quick take on recent calls for applications. The Foundation for Physical Therapy Research (Foundation)

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

Nov 13, 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! Getting soldiers back in shape: Kevin Houck, PT, DPT,

MedPAC Updates its Medicare 'Payment Basics' Series

Oct 23, 2019/News

Need a quick, big-picture take on how Medicare payment works in various settings? The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) offers an updated resource that can help. Now available for free download: MedPAC's latest version of "Payment Basics," a series of informational sheets that describe the

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