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Feb 11, 2019/News
With the release of proposed rules aimed at increasing the interoperability of electronic health information (EHI) among insurers and eliminating EHI "information blocking" practices, the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is sending a clear signal: it intends to move ahead with a push
Jun 26, 2018/News
In its ongoing efforts to decrease regulatory burdens, CMS has turned its attention to a law that, with the exception of physical therapy and a few other treatments and procedures, bars physicians from referring patients to services in which the physician has a financial interest.
Apr 30, 2018/News
On April 27, CMS unveiled its proposed SNF rule for 2019, which includes plans to replace the existing SNF case-mix methodology, known as Resource Utilization Groups Version IV (RUG-IV) with an entirely new system dubbed the Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM).
Oct 2, 2024/Resource
APTA and the Office of Long COVID Research and Practice co-sponsored an interdisciplinary meeting about long COVID rehabilitation.
Sep 13, 2017/Policies & Bylaws
House position: An individual physical therapist’s scope of practice is influenced by professional, jurisdictional, and personal scopes of practice.
Oct 1, 2025/Policies & Bylaws
House position: Physical therapists have the responsibility to practice autonomously in all settings, practice environments, and employment relationships.
Oct 22, 2024/Report
The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy set out to define what PTs must know and be able to do to perform dry needling safely and effectively. Their latest study reveals the answers.
Jul 14, 2023/Statement
The American Physical Therapy Association is reviewing the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule and will have a detailed summary to share with our members in the coming days.Â
Feb 28, 2024/News
Describing health care providers as "at a breaking point," 32 senators urge short- and long-term fixes as the next spending deadline looms.
Nov 22, 2024/News
Without action, PTs and PTAs will no longer be eligible for the provisions that have allowed them to be paid for telehealth services.
