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Study: Number of Pills Prescribed Is a Stronger Predictor of Opioid Consumption Than Pain Severity Postsurgery

Nov 16, 2018/Review

Authors of a new study conducted patient surveys that revealed postsurgical opioid consumption rose by an additional 5 pills for every 10 prescribed.

Physician Fee Schedule and QPP: A New Payment World Awaits PTs in 2019

Nov 2, 2018/News

Many PTs will face a new payment landscape beginning in January, now that CMS has finalized a rule that ends FLR and moves certain PTs into the Quality Payment Program.

Survey Finds 'Considerable Variation' in Postsurgery ACL Rehab

Nov 7, 2018/Review

While guidelines exist for rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction, there remains "a large degree of variation in rehabilitation progression."

APTA Working for You: Federal Advocacy Updates, October 2018

Oct 23, 2018/News

APTA helps its members by staying on top of changes and bringing the physical therapy profession's voice to the table on a wide range of payment and care-related issues.

JAMA Study Supports Physical Therapy as First-Line Approach to Meniscal Tears

Oct 31, 2018/Review

A study supports the validity of physical therapy as first-line option for treatment.

Listen Up! APTA Podcasts Keep You Inspired, Motivated, and In-the-Know

Dec 5, 2018/Roundup

We now offer more content and variety than ever before, from the emotional that reminds you of why you love what you do, to the nuts-and-bolts informational that could be crucial to your professional survival.

CMS Wants Medicare Advantage to Increase Telehealth Coverage

Oct 29, 2018/News

In a proposed rule, CMS gives the green light to expand coverage for telehealth in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. But when—and if—those changes would affect PTs remains an open question.

CSM Delivers: Payment

Oct 23, 2018/News

The 2019 APTA CSM, set for January 23-26 in Washington, DC, offers multiple sessions all at 1 meeting that help clarify the ins and outs of payment, particularly around the Medicare and Medicaid systems.

Proposed Medicaid, CHIP Rule Reflects State Movement Toward Managed Care Systems

Nov 13, 2018/News

As states continue to move toward wider use of managed care organizations in their Medicaid systems, the CMS is looking at ways to guide the evolution while maintaining state flexibility.

New APTA Public Awareness Video Features Adaptive Surfing Champion PT Dani Burt

Oct 26, 2018/News

APTA member Dani Burt, PT, DPT, has a knack for turning inspiration into…more inspiration.