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Fee Schedule Cuts: A Call to Action from APTA President Roger Herr, PT MPA

Nov 21, 2022/Statement

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has released the final 2023 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. As expected, CMS is moving forward with harmful cuts to the conversion factor, a significant element in calculating payment. These cuts affect 27 specialties, including physical therapy, and

Physical Therapy for People With Autism

Jul 1, 2018/Feature

PTs explain why their role-nonexistent not so long ago- is vitally important today.

A Snow Angel in Dayton

Aug 1, 2016/Column

Motivation comes in all shapes, sizes, even weather phenomena.

CMS Wants Your Feedback: Help Lock In Two Key Wins for the Profession

Aug 30, 2024/News

APTA resources help you easily share comments on the proposed fee schedule and policies relating to PTA supervision and plan of care rules.

Sharp-Purser Test (SPT)

May 31, 2017/Test & Measure

Used in clinical practice to help diagnose atlantoaxial instability (AAI).

Local Coverage Determinations

Local Coverage Determinations, known as LCDs, are crucial to payment under Medicare. That's why it's important to understand what they are, how they impact your practice, and how to find a particular LCD.

Hauser Ambulation Index for Multiple Sclerosis

Sep 12, 2013/Test & Measure

Target population: People with multiple sclerosis (MS).

Working With Combat Athletes

Apr 1, 2018/Feature

Sports that involve fighting are among the most challenging and stressful-not to mention dangerous-competitions. PTs who work with these athletes need to be on top of their own games.

Coronavirus Update: April 19

Apr 19, 2023/Roundup

What to know about the end of the PHE, risk associations for long COVID, funding for long COVID clinic innovation, and more.

Researcher Spotlight

Jul 1, 2024/Column

Sara Gombatto, PT, MSPT, PhD, aims to improve outcomes for Hispanic and Latino patients.